Physical Education Associate Teacher / Assistant at American International School of Lagos

The American International School of Lagos Nigeria is a globally recognised not-for-profit school serving over 500 children from some 50+ nationalities. Situated on Victoria Island, the commercial heart of Lagos, the schools highly qualified faculty and staff designs meaningful learning experiences which empower students and develop the whole child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Physical Education Associate Teacher / Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile
This position assists a certificated teacher or staff member.

• The Assistant PE Teacher at AISL will work closely with the Head PE Teacher to support the delivery of a comprehensive physical education program for elementary school students.
• The Assistant PE Teacher will assist in planning and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate PE lessons, promoting physical fitness, skill development, and sportsmanship.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Teacher performs any of the following duties:

• Support the lead PE Teacher in organizing and supervising physical activities, games, and sports for students.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and inclusive PE environment that encourages participation and fosters positive behavior.
• Assist the head teacher to teach children individually or in small groups on a variety of subjects, compiles, reviews, and records student assignments and progress.
• Monitors student behavior in the classroom, lunch area, during detention or at recess; disciplines students as necessary. Monitor students entering or leaving the building, between classes.
• Assist teacher with classroom management; assists in preparing teaching lessons: duplicates, organizes, distributes, and files teaching materials.
• Attends program meetings and workshops as required and/ or requested.
• Assumes reduced teaching responsibilities under the supervision of the Principal. See teacher job description. (Applies to Associate Teacher).
• Performs related duties as assigned to assist the teachers or administrative staff.

Terms of Employment:

• Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be based on the scope of responsibilities, qualifications,, and relevant experience.

Performance Evaluation:

• The Athletic Director will evaluate the job performance of the Instructional Assistant annually in accordance with AISL Board Policy.
• The Principal will evaluate the performance of the Associate Teacher.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree required
• Background or interest in the education sector.

Skills / Attributes:

• Good organizational skills
• Athletic background
• Multi-task
• Patience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills e.g. ability to relate to children, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Honesty and integrity
• Well Presented
• Flexibility with working hours according to the needs of the school
• Able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with parents, children, employees, and the community.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note
The application should contain:

• One page letter of interest
• A 1-2 page CV
• Academic Credentials
• Contact details for three confidential references.