Nova Pioneer Foundation Phase Teacher (Boksburg) Jobs in South Africa

Nova Pioneer Foundation Phase Teacher (Boksburg) Jobs in South Africa

About the Role

We are looking for a Teacher to teach Foundation Phase Grades (R-7). Resident Teachers lead instruction and planning for the subject- or grade-level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way.

Resident Teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - working full-time to empower teachers’ development by observing lessons and providing consistent feedback and coaching. Resident Teachers also support and mentor Apprentice Teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons

Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons with a focus on learning through play

Observe, coach, and be a model teacher for Apprentice and Assistant Teachers

Provide a flexible, nurturing environment that is child-centered and focused on and responsive to the dynamic needs of young children.

Assisting with toilet training and toilet routines of pre-schoolers as well as developing the key skills of socialisation, separation, and speech development.

Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their development.

Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students within an age appropriate set of expectations.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and communicate this with parents on a regular basis.

Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices

Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection

Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences

Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term

Participate in

a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events

Skills and Qualifications required:

Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - (Foundation Phase)

SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application

Understand child development and exhibit a sound understanding of play-based learning

Experience in Reggio Emilio would be an added advantage

Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)

Key attributes to succeed in the role:

You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student

You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning

You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach

You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom

You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans

You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues

You are adept at using technology for instruction

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Nova Pioneer Foundation Phase Teacher (Boksburg) Jobs in South Africa

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