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 tackle 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. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Nursery Teacher.
Job Title: Nursery Teacher (2-year renewable contract)
Location: IITA-HQ, Ibadan, Nigeria
Position/Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the education and welfare of the Nursery pupils.
  • Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmes 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 and Experience

  • B.Ed/B.Sc 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, prioritise 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.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online