Job description
Job title : Preschool Teacher
Job Location : Abuja Deadline : October 14, 2026 Quick Recommended Links
Job Overview
- We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
- The role involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons, observing and assessing children's progress, and working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child’s development.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and the EYFS framework.
- Create a stimulating classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and active learning.
- Maintain positive classroom routines and guide children’s behaviour using nurturing and developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Observe and document children’s learning and development.
- Maintain accurate records of progress and contribute to progress reports.
- Use observations to inform lesson planning and support individual learning needs.
- Ensure the classroom is organised, safe, and well prepared for daily activities.
- Maintain learning materials, displays, and learning centres that support the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues to support children’s learning.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school activities.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and guardians.
- Share updates on children’s progress and development when required.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (a degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a closely related field is an advantage).
- A positive attitude and genuine passion for nurturing young children.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching children aged 2–5 years in a structured early years setting.
- Demonstrable experience planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging learning activities aligned with an EYFS curriculum.
- Strong classroom management and behavior guidance skills.
- Exceptional patience, emotional intelligence, listening skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications for lesson planning, documentation, and communication.
- Current first aid and child safeguarding training is an added advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive and child-focused work environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.