Phonics and Literacy Teacher

About the Role

Masters Ville Children School (MVCS), a foremost Montessori institution in Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos, is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Phonics and Literacy Teacher to join our dedicated academic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills among our young learners, using proven phonics-based teaching methods within a nurturing and structured classroom environment.

As a Phonics and Literacy Teacher, you will work closely with the Elementary and Preschool teams to design engaging lessons that build a solid foundation in literacy, ensuring each child progresses confidently through age-appropriate reading and language milestones.

• Plan and deliver structured phonics and literacy lessons tailored to different age groups.
• Develop pupils’ reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills using effective phonics strategies.
• Create a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupils’ literacy progress, providing timely feedback to parents and school management.
• Integrate ICT tools and multimedia resources to enhance classroom instruction and engagement.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and the curriculum team to align lesson plans with the school’s Montessori-based educational philosophy.
• Identify pupils who may require additional literacy support and design intervention strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of lesson plans, assessments, and pupil performance.
• Participate in school events, training sessions, and extracurricular literacy-related activities.

• Minimum of NCE (NCE, B.Ed., B.Sc./B.A. with PGDE or equivalent).
• Proven teaching experience in a reputable school, preferably in early years or elementary literacy instruction.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong ICT proficiency with the ability to integrate technology into classroom teaching.
• Passion for early childhood education and continuous professional development.
• Patient, creative, and able to make learning engaging for young children.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Opportunity to work in a well-established and reputable Montessori school.
• Supportive and collegial working environment.
• Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Structured work hours within a safe and child-friendly school setting.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners’ literacy foundation.

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