The American University of Nigeria (AUN) Jobs for a KG - 3 Teacher

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria's former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University.

Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.

The university offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005.

The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: KG - 3 Teacher
Location: Adamawa
Department: Community School
Job Description

• The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking KG – 3 Teacher. This position is a local one open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

• Nigerian Certificate in Education conferred by colleges of education with minimum of three years teaching experience in a kindergarten school.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of subjects assigned, curriculum and instruction with the ability to instruct and manage students.
• Ability to create classroom environment conducive, to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• The position is responsible for developing and implementing work schemes and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the school stage, which meets the curriculum program according to guidelines established by the board policies and administrative regulations. These duties involve organizing and developing the lesson plans that meet standard requirements of the School and also using appropriate learning materials and equipment that reflect the accommodations for assessed student learning styles.
• The KG 3 Teacher shall provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, enabling students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.