Social Studies Teacher at Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, an educational institution in Benin, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Studies Teacher

Location: Edo
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Social Studies Teacher’s responsibilities include teaching elements of history, geography, politics, economics, religion, and culture to pupils.
• You should keep abreast of current events and initiate spirited, respectful debates amongst students.
• You will also be required to set and grade various assessments.
• To be successful as a social studies teacher, you should demonstrate passion and commitment to your discipline.
• Outstanding candidates are able to multitask, source appropriate learning material, and also present their opinion to the class without making any student feel threatened for holding a different view.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up schedules, lesson plans, and selecting learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives.
• Analyzing needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students, and developing lesson plans in accordance with these factors.
• Monitoring progress and discipline, and keeping parents and school counselors informed of learners who need extra support.
• Establishing classroom and debating rules, and ensuring all students obey these rules.
• Requesting appropriate textbooks and learning aids.
• Organizing field trips and ensuring permission slips are handed out and signed in a timely manner.
• Participating in school events and acting as a chaperone when required.
• Attending meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing learning programs.
• Informing students of learning opportunities and preparing them for formal debates and other events.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, History, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferable.
• Relevant certification or license may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and debating skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong multitasking abilities and sound knowledge of current events.
• Strong cultural sensitivity.

Remuneration
Competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 20-24

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Further assessments will be required.