Location: Lekki Phase 1 (2nd Roundabout)
Salary: N15,000 to 18,000 per day (Negotiable)
Age Group of Children: 6 months - 13 years old
We are seeking an energetic and highly skilled
Phonics Specialist
to join our team. This role is designed for an educator who is passionate about the science of reading and can bridge the gap between early literacy and advanced linguistic mastery.
You will be responsible for guiding students from their first letter sounds (Age 4) through to complex morphology and etymology (Age 13).
Core Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery:
Teach systematic, synthetic phonics to Early Years and Key Stage 1, ensuring a solid foundation in the 44 phonemes of the English language.
Curriculum Adaptation:
Transition older students (Ages 9–13) from basic decoding to advanced spelling rules, syllabication, and the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Assessment & Tracking:
Conduct regular diagnostic assessments to identify gaps in phonemic awareness and implement targeted intervention plans.
Multi-Sensory Engagement:
Develop and use creative, hands-on resources—including sound buttons, sand trays, and digital interactive tools—to cater to diverse learning styles.
Staff Mentorship:
Act as a subject matter expert, providing workshops and "model lessons" for general classroom teachers to ensure a consistent approach to literacy across the school.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Educational Background:
A degree in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field.
Specialized Training:
Proven Certification in a recognized synthetic phonics program (e.g., Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc., or Orton-Gillingham).
Age-Specific Expertise:
Ability to pivot teaching styles from play-based learning for 4-year-olds to analytical, logic-based linguistic study for teenagers.
Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written English skills, with the ability to explain complex linguistic rules in simple, "kid-friendly" terms.