Basic 1 & 2 Facilitator

About this opportunity

Job Title:** Basic School 1 & 2 Facilitator Department:** Academics Employment Type:** Full-Time Location: Dodowa -Accra Reports To: Headteacher / Academic Coordinator Position Summary We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic, and child-focused **Basic School 1 & 2 Facilitator** to support the academic, social, and personal development of young learners. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, supporting foundational literacy and numeracy, managing the classroom effectively, assessing learner progress, and creating a safe and stimulating learning environment. Key Responsibilities * Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons in line with the approved curriculum. * Teach core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, and other assigned subjects. * Support learners in developing strong reading, writing, speaking, and numeracy skills. * Use practical, interactive, and learner-centred teaching methods. * Prepare lesson notes, teaching aids, worksheets, and classroom activities. * Assess learners through class exercises, assignments, quizzes, projects, and examinations. * Maintain accurate records of learner performance and progress. * Identify learners who require additional support and provide appropriate intervention. * Manage classroom behaviour positively and maintain discipline. * Create a safe, inclusive, engaging, and well-organized classroom environment. * Encourage creativity, confidence, teamwork, and independent thinking among learners. * Supervise learners during lessons, break periods, school activities, and other assigned duties. * Communicate learner progress and concerns to parents and school management where required. * Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, school events, and co-curricular activities. * Support school programmes such as assemblies, excursions, performances, sports, and special events. * Ensure teaching materials and classroom resources are properly maintained. * Promote good hygiene, safety, respect, and responsible behaviour among learners. * Carry out other academic or administrative duties assigned by school management. Requirements * Diploma, HND, Bachelor’s degree, or relevant teaching qualification in Education or a related field. * Previous experience teaching lower primary learners is preferred. * Strong understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy. * Good classroom management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to communicate clearly with young children. * Patient, caring, creative, and highly organized. * Ability to prepare lesson plans and learner assessments. * Basic computer literacy. * Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and school management. Key Competencies * Early Primary Education * Lesson Planning * Classroom Management * Literacy & Numeracy Development * Learner Assessment * Child Development * Creative Teaching * Communication * Patience & Empathy * Teamwork * Time Management * Record Keeping * Problem Solving Preferred Candidate The ideal candidate should be **warm, energetic, nurturing, and passionate about working with young learners**. Experience handling **Basic 1 and Basic 2 pupils**, particularly in reading development, handwriting, phonics, numeracy, and classroom activities, will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons in line with the approved curriculum.
• Teach core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, and other assigned subjects.
• Support learners in developing strong reading, writing, speaking, and numeracy skills.
• Use practical, interactive, and learner-centred teaching methods.
• Prepare lesson notes, teaching aids, worksheets, and classroom activities.
• Assess learners through class exercises, assignments, quizzes, projects, and examinations.
• Maintain accurate records of learner performance and progress.
• Identify learners who require additional support and provide appropriate intervention.
• Manage classroom behaviour positively and maintain discipline.
• Create a safe, inclusive, engaging, and well-organized classroom environment.

Requirements

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons in line with the approved curriculum.
• Teach core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, and other assigned subjects.
• Support learners in developing strong reading, writing, speaking, and numeracy skills.
• Use practical, interactive, and learner-centred teaching methods.
• Prepare lesson notes, teaching aids, worksheets, and classroom activities.
• Assess learners through class exercises, assignments, quizzes, projects, and examinations.
• Maintain accurate records of learner performance and progress.
• Identify learners who require additional support and provide appropriate intervention.
• Manage classroom behaviour positively and maintain discipline.
• Create a safe, inclusive, engaging, and well-organized classroom environment.

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork