Pre-School Head Teacher/ Preschool Teacher

Responsibilities for Head Teacher:

• Oversee teaching at the pre-school level and ensure the classes are covering and meeting the requirements set out by the governing body.
• Develop and implement effective processes for the learning and development of children.
• Manage the reviews of teachers and other teaching assistants within the preschool community.
• Ensure that protocol is followed for any untoward situations that arise, such as assault within the school, instability of students' mental health, and safeguarding of students.
• Implement safeguarding procedures as required.
• Manage the school budget for all required expenditures such as learning materials, salaries, and also extracurricular activities.
• Arrange and oversee parent-teacher meetings.
• Prepare the teachers, students, and other staff members for inspections conducted by the regulatory authority.
• Provide reports on performance, financials, and improvements to the board of chairs.
• Create a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive environment among the teachers and students.
• Take classes when required to cover for sickness and absence of teachers.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in general education/childhood education, teaching, or specialized subject is preferred
• Valid teaching certificate
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching children of varying ages
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an assistant headteacher or headteacher role in a pre- school setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Proficient with the use of computer programs, report writing, and forecasting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices
• Demonstrated ability to implement processes, and procedures and follow compliance.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Able to adapt quickly and professionally to a changing environment
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

• Educating children about fundamental concepts, such as colors, letters, numbers, and shapes.
• Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.
• Engaging in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Planning comprehensive curriculums to address early childhood development needs.
• Instilling a sense of order and discipline in the classroom.
• Monitoring free time on the playground.
• Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Communicating with parents to better understand the children's home lives and psyches.
• Writing up reports for parents on each child's developmental progress.

Preschool Teacher Requirements:

• Degree in early childhood education.
• At least 2years experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
• Experience with Montessori is an advantage
• Ability to communicate with young children at their level.
• Patient, compassionate attitude, with a friendly, energetic disposition.
• Good mediation and nurturing abilities.
• Creative mindset with an ability to create memorable, out-of-the-box lessons.
• Passion for shaping and inspiring young minds.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, in order to plan curriculums and create reports on each child's progress.

NB: Interested Applicants should share their cv’s and application letters to ntl-hr@nanatel-gh.net

Closing Date is 31st May,2023.