Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice
and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Position Title: Pre-Primary teacher
Function/Department: Academic
Position Type: Permanent
Position Status: Full Time
A Pre-Primary Teacher is responsible for teaching young children, typically aged 3 to 6 years, and helping them
build foundational skills for their academic and social development.
Job description
• Maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where children feel comfortable and
supported. Managing children’s behavior using positive reinforcement and setting clear expectations.
Helping children develop social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, following instructions, and managing
emotions. Encouraging children to express themselves and build confidence.
• Lesson Planning and Implementation: Designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities that
stimulate children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. This includes planning activities
related to language development, motor skills, creativity, social interaction, and basic numeracy.
• Ensuring the physical well-being of the children by monitoring health and hygiene standards, following
safety protocols, and keeping the classroom clean and safe for children. Working closely with other
teachers, special education staff, and school counselors to ensure a holistic approach to the child’s
development. Contributing to school events or activities. Teaching early literacy and numeracy skills, such
as recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, in a way that aligns with their developmental stage.
• Identifying each child's strengths and areas of improvement, offering tailored support to address their
developmental needs. This may include working one-on-one with children who need extra help in
particular areas.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents about their child’s development, progress, and behavior.
Offering guidance to parents on how to support learning at home. Organizing activities such as arts and
crafts, storytelling, games, and pretend play that foster creativity, imagination, and critical thinking. These
activities often serve as both educational and fun experiences for children.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in education.
● Diploma in early childhood education or a related field.
● Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years teaching Pre-Primary children