TEACHER I (PRIMARY)

JOB SUMMARY:

This job requires the incumbent to teach all the subjects on the primary school curriculum. Duties include monitoring the progress of students, effective classroom supervision and guidance to ensure the overall development of students.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Plans a programme of learning and activities in one or more subjects to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students in accordance with the established curriculum at the primary level. This includes the preparation of:
      • The scheme of work which guides the application of the curriculum;
      • The timetable which identifies the schedule of subjects to be taught;
      • The lesson notes which define specific areas/topics to be covered;
      • The record of weekly teaching/learning programmes and the evaluation of the same.
    • Guided by the approved programme, prepares lessons and delivers instruction to students in the subject areas for an assigned class. This includes the preparation of charts, diagrams and other general teaching aids and the use of appropriate teaching methods, techniques and strategies such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, selected audio-visual aid, group and individual work.
    • Prepares, administers and marks tests, projects and other assignments to evaluate students’ progress, and maintains records of students ‘attainment in curriculum area over a designated period.
    • Prepares and delivers instruction and gives guidance to improve students’ performance in areas where progress is below the required standard.
    • Initiates and supervises approved co-curricular activities across the school curriculum, in keeping with the Ministry of Education
    • Supervises students during approved activities in the classroom and on the school compound to ensure their safety and good
    • Monitors the all-round development of students and discusses progress and problems with students, school administration, parents and other relevant parties as
    • Ensures that students maintain proper discipline and keeps the classroom and other learning areas in an orderly and sanitary condition.
    • Performs routine record-keeping functions such as:
    • Keeping records of punctuality and attendance;
    • Preparing term assessment records;
    • Keeping records and accurate school records of students’
    • Performs other duties related to teaching function which may be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION SKILLS & SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES:

1. 1. 1. Five (5) CXC subjects General Proficiency Level – Grades I, II or III (Grade III from 1998) (including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science ) Or

General Certificate of Education (GCE) – Grade A, B or C (including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject.)

And

1. 1. 2. Certification in teaching as evidenced by the possession of a Teacher’s Diploma or equivalent Bachelor of Education Degrees as approved by the Chief Personnel Officer as follows:

University of Trinidad and Tobago

• • • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with specialization in:
      • Primary
      • Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)
      • Special Needs Education

Catholic Religious Education Development Institute (CREDI)

• • • Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary)

The University of the West Indies (The UWI)

• • • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)
    • Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary)

UWI Roytec in collaboration with the University of New Brunswick

• • • Bachelor of Education for Primary School Teacher (General)

University of Southern Caribbean (USC)

• • • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

The applicant must also possess the following skills:

• • • Sound human relations skills
    • Sound communication skills
    • Sound classroom management skills
    • Sound planning and organising skills
    • Basic skills in the observation and analysis of students’ behaviour
    • Basic counselling skills
    • Basic evaluation and measurement skills
    • Basic computer skills

Salary: Grade 3: $10,961.00 – $13,636.00/$15,546.00 per month (2023)