Job Openings in International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Our Client:
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of international Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-saharan Africa.
We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to eliminate hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop, quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture.
We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, looking to recruit suitable qualified candidate for the position of Nursery Teacher at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Vacancy – Nursery Teacher (2-year renewable contract)
Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the education and welfare of the Nursery pupils.
Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmed in place.
Work with the Playgroup, Pre-Kindergarten Teachers to develop, introduce and incorporate Montessori teaching
Assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils
Maintain a well-ordered teaching area.
Responsibility for and participating in two afternoon clubs
Follow the timetable as agreed with the Head.
All further requirements of a class teacher are laid down in the ‘Class Teacher’s Professional Duties’ report.
And any other duties as may be assigned by the Head
Qualification / Experience:
B.Ed/BSc Education.
Minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience.
The ideal candidate must possess among others:
Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
Be committed to and promote academic excellence.
Ready to provide in-service training as required by Head.
Strong ability to co-ordinate, priorities and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work.
Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 21/05/12) from the date of this publication.