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The
American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in
2003. 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. In ten years,
AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria
and West Africa.
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JOB TITLE: Grade 1 Teacher
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The position shall develop and implement lesson plans that meet
the requirements of Grade 1 pupils in accordance to the
guidelines of the University. This involves using the
appropriate teaching style and material/equipment to strengthen
the learning process of the pupils. The incumbent shall provide
pupils with appropriate learning activities to help fulfill
their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and
social growth while establishing effective teacher – pupil,
teacher – parents’ relationship and communicate with parents to
discuss pupil’s growth and interpret school program.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise pupils in and out of class rooms’ activities.
- Evaluate each pupil’s performance in terms of academic and
social growth.
- Prepare reports on pupils as required by the
administration.
- Maintains professional competence by personal growth.
- Administer and prepare grade test, assignments in
evaluating pupils’ progress.
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior among pupil.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical,
mental and social development.
- Attend staff and professional meetings.
- Coordinate with other staff and teachers to enhance
individual goals and objectives attainment.
- Contribute to develop and translate lessons plans for
pupils.
- Creates a flexible and favorable environment for pupil’s
safety, creative thinking and expose the pupils to potential
careers.
- Confer with parents, teachers, counselors and
administrators to resolve pupil’s behavioral and academic
problems and progress.
- Maintain accurate pupil’s record as required by the
Community School Administration.
- Prepare lesson plan for course of study in accordance to
the curriculum/syllabus guidelines and implement remedial
program for pupil who require extra help.
- Provide variety of materials and resources (computers,
audiovisual aid), for pupil to explore and use for learning and
imaginative play and also for presentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
- B.ED OR BA in any related discipline, PGDE preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
in English Language.
- 3-5 years of experience in teaching in a multi-cultural
environment.
- Must be computer literate.
Other requirements, abilities for the
position:
- Ability to be a Role model.
- Experience teaching young children.
- Passion for teaching and love for children.
- Ability to create a healthy classroom
environment.
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JOB TITLE: Physical Education Teacher
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Physical Education Teacher serves as the Games master in
the community school. He reports directly to the Executive
Director Community School and makes sure all pupils in the
community school engage in weekly physical training activities.
He is in charge of the use of all sporting equipment and
facilities in the community school and schedules a timetable
accurate enough to make sure all students in the school engage
in sporting activities. The Physical Education Teacher also
seeks out and encourages outstanding talent amongst the
students. He/She is also actively involved in the school
inter-house and inter-school competitions; making sure the
school teams are well trained and ready to win any competition.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Physical Education Teacher is the person responsible
for all aspects of leading/coaching the pupils’ games
activities.
- The Physical Education Teacher is in charge of scheduling
the pupils’ physical training activities through athletic races
and soccer matches.
- The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for training,
teaching and conditioning student-athletes in preparation for
all interschool competitions.
- The Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for a
wide variety of administrative tasks including, but not limited
to, scheduling of practices and games, submitting reports,
providing PE roasters.
- The Physical Education Teacher make sure all the pupils are
actively involved in physical training activities and also seek
out talented athletes amongst them.
- The Physical Education Teacher also serves as a coach,
mentor and role model for the students of the Community School.
- Coordinates the use of all sport facilities by students
groups.
- The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for the early
development of health and wellness activities in the pupils by
engaging them in games, races, drills and exercise meant to
boost mental strength and physical wellness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
- B.Ed. OR B.A in physical and Health Education or any
related discipline.
- A PGDE will be an added advantage
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
in English Language.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar setting
- Must be computer literate.
Other requirements, abilities for the
position:
- Ability to be a Role model.
- Experience teaching young children on physical exercise
- Passion for teaching and love for children.
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JOB TITLE: Pediatric Nurse
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Pediatric nurses provide health and medical care for children
at the AUN Early Learning Center.The nurse will provide expert
care to the child while working with parents, teachers and the
Center Director for information, direction and assistance in
line with stipulated policy and procedures.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and
intervene in emergent situations
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child
relationships
- Evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse
- Provide supportive care to dying children with parents
- Administer all medication at the center, communicating
clearly
- Motivate staff to maximize collaboration, retention and
growth
- Assist the center Director with the day-to-day operations
of the school
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical findings
- Serve as health advocate for staff, ensuring that health
concerns are given proper attention.
- Participate in activities to manage a child’s pain
- Analyse situations to anticipate pathophysiological
problems and detect changes in status
- Administer medication using age-appropriate guidelines
- Determine a child’s needs related to pain management
- Shall perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the
supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
- Nursing Certificate
- Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
- Ability to learn
- Attention to detail.
- Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine
urgency.
- Two (2) to four (4) years of direct work experience with
infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
- Basic Nursing Ethic
- Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
- Flexible with time.
Other requirements, abilities for the
position:
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working
relationships.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along
with proper telephone etiquette
- Tactfulness and professionalism
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and
confidentiality.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical
principles, procedures, and techniques
- Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment
of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
How to Apply
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job
classification as approved by the University.
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes,
cover letters and references to
recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing
date of this publication. The position being applied for should
be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.