Job Title: Executive Assistant – Curriculum B

Reports to: Learning Director

Location: Lekki, Lagos State

Salary: 150-200k gross

Our client, a Montessori School is looking to hire an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant plays a pivotal role. They support the leadership role, and perform administrative and operational tasks to maintain an effective and well-organized office.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or a post-graduate degree in Education from an accredited college or university
• Registered with Teacher’s Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in the education sector, preferably where you have provided complex, administrative support to staff in senior leadership roles.
• Advanced level skills and experience with a variety of computer programs and online systems including Microsoft Office, Content management systems, Databases etc
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to successfully manage a number of diverse tasks in a busy school environment
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with all members of the School community.
• Ability to work flexibly and outside usual business hours if required.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.

ESSENTIAL SKILL REQUIREMENT

• Knowledge of Montessori philosophy and methods of instruction.
• Knowledge of child growth/development and child behavior characteristics.
• Great interest in education and working with children
• Knowledge of the rules of classroom management
• Instructing – Possesses an engaging instructional manner i.e. can engage others to direct them on practical skills
• Learning Strategies – Follows instructional methods and procedures given for the situation when new things are to be taught.
• Active Listening – Gives full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.