Phonics & Early Literacy Teacher at Basic Foundation International School

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe Phonics & Early Literacy Teacher at Basic Foundation International School (BFIS) Posted on Fri 18th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Basic Foundation International School (BFIS) is a co-educational private institution located in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. The school provides a comprehensive educational path from early childhood through secondary education. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Phonics & Early Literacy Teacher Location: Aba, Abia Job Summary We are expanding, and we're looking for exceptional, passionate, and creative Phonics & Early literacy Teachers to help pupils build strong foundational reading, writing and speaking skills to join our School team in Aba, Abia State. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, phonics lessons alongside broader literacy instruction, ensuring pupils develop confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love for reading. Plan, prepare, and deliver structured phonics lessons (e.g., Jolly Phonics, Letterland, or other approved programmes) to teach letter sounds, blending, segmenting, and decoding. Integrate phonics into broader literacy lessons covering vocabulary, comprehension, creative writing, and oral communication. Use interactive, multi-sensory teaching methods to make learning engaging and inclusive. Assess pupils’ reading and writing progress regularly, providing targeted interventions where needed. Develop and adapt teaching resources to suit different learning styles and abilities. Collaborate with class teachers to ensure literacy skills are reinforced across the curriculum. Maintain a stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and participation. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians on pupils’ progress and home support strategies. Participate in literacy events, reading clubs, and professional development programmes. Develop effective lesson plans using differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Maintain accurate online and offline records of attendance, assessments, and academic performance. Participate in departmental meetings, school events, and professional development activities. Uphold and promote the school’s values, discipline policies, and safeguarding standards. Qualifications & Experience NCE, B.Ed., or B.A. in Education, English, Linguistics, or related field. Specialized training or certification in phonics instruction is a strong advantage. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in Early Years or Lower Primary. Excellent pronunciation, diction, and communication skills. Strong classroom management and creativity in lesson delivery. Proficiency in using ICT tools to support teaching and learning Strong subject knowledge with excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Non- negotiable proficiency in Microsoft Office and the effective use of educational technology. Mature, professional, diligent, and committed to continuous professional development. Strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom management, and communication skills. Application Closing Date Not Specified. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter, and Salary Expectations to: careers@basicfis.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Or Deliver it in person to: Basic Foundation International School 1–3 Obigbo Road, Aba, Abia State (Opposite Abia Polytechnic). Share this job: Career News: INEC Begins Recruitment of Ad Hoc Staff for the 2027 General ElectionsIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Nationwide Job Recruitment (7 Positions)Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Job Recruitment (17 Positions)Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Dangote Cement Plc HEMM Operators Training ProgrammeIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Massive Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment for 2026 F.C.T Area Council ElectionsAhmadu Bello University (ABU) Non-academic Job Recruitment (14 Positions)University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) Job Recruitment (34 Positions)Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Massive Job Recruitment (29 Positions)Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program (10,000 Openings)University of Uyo (UNIUYO) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (49 Positions)Southwestern University Nigeria Massive Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (88 Positions)University of Ibadan (UI) Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (372 Positions)Nigerian Air Force List of Successful Candidates for Direct Short Service Commission Course (DSSC) 34 / 2025 Zonal General Aptitude TestFederal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (384 Positions) Comments (0) Post a Comment Name: * Email: * Comment: *

• Plan and deliver engaging, phonics lessons alongside broader literacy instruction, ensuring pupils develop confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love for reading. • Plan, prepare, and deliver structured phonics lessons (e.g., Jolly Phonics, Letterland, or other approved programmes) to teach letter sounds, blending, segmenting, and decoding. • Integrate phonics into broader literacy lessons covering vocabulary, comprehension, creative writing, and oral communication. • Use interactive, multi-sensory teaching methods to make learning engaging and inclusive. • Assess pupils’ reading and writing progress regularly, providing targeted interventions where needed. • Develop and adapt teaching resources to suit different learning styles and abilities. • Collaborate with class teachers to ensure literacy skills are reinforced across the curriculum. • Maintain a stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and participation. • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians on pupils’ progress and home support strategies. • Participate in literacy events, reading clubs, and professional development programmes. • Develop effective lesson plans using differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. • Maintain accurate online and offline records of attendance, assessments, and academic performance. • Participate in departmental meetings, school events, and professional development activities. • Uphold and promote the school’s values, discipline policies, and safeguarding standards. • NCE, B.Ed., or B.A. in Education, English, Linguistics, or related field.