Job Openings at Stella Maris High School

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Mobile App Developer

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a strong mobile app developer who welcomes both engineering and maintenance tasks. The primary focus will be to implement new user interfaces and features together with automated unit and integration tests.
• You will be working with our candid and collaborative team, where your knowledge and advice about application architecture and the newest mobile technologies will be highly appreciated. The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You’ll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models
• Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
• Fixing bugs and performance problems
• Writing clean, readable, and testable code
• Cooperating with back-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team to deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions

Skills

• Extensive knowledge about mobile app development. This includes the whole process, from the first line of code to publishing in the store(s)
• Deep knowledge of mobile app developmentAndroid & iOS
• Proficiency with writing automated tests inJUnit, Espresso, Mocha, Jest, Enzyme, XCTest, etc.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking, specifically{{ Retrofit, axios, Alamofire, etc. }}
• Familiarity with the JSON format
• Understanding mobile app design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their differences
• Proficiency inKotlin/Java/Swift/Objective-C/JavaScript/C#, etc
• Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of architectural patterns—MVP, MVC, MVVM, and Clean Architecture—and the ability to choose the best solution for the app
• Familiarity with Git
• Familiarity with push notifications
• Proficient use of Flutter Software for mobile app development is mandatory.

Application Closing Date: 9th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@smsabuja.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

2.) Junior IT Staff

Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking to hire a Junior IT Staff, You will be part of the IT team that provides technical assistance for the institution and day-to-day IT issues.The Junior IT Support Technician must be proficient, organized, and passionate about learning new technologies and services.
• This is a busy role, which may involve occasional out of hours work to meet crucial deadlines or to support events. This role reports to the IT Support Specialist Lead/IT Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform system maintenance and updates as appropriate.
• Provide staff with technology support, which includes troubleshooting operating systems, applications, and network issues, answering questions regarding application use, and the installation of software.
• Perform system maintenance and updates as appropriate.
• Troubleshooting for room systems, including desktop PC’s and laptops.
• Overall classroom support including assisting faculty and students with accessing applications
• Image/reimage campus computers and install updates and software.
• Advise staff and students on best practices, institutional policies, and process improvement.
• Develop and nurture relationships with staff to encourage technology use.
• Setup of technology and configuration for the institution, academic and community events.
• Handling issues related to wired and wireless networks, and also emails.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the IT Manager

Requirements / Skills

• An Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or any other related Degree. A Master's Degree is an added advantage
• 2 years of experience
• Experience supporting connectivity, AV, personal computers, and laptops
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly (and positively) to changing demands and priorities
• Experience with support software e.g. Sharepoint, Microsoft, and G-suite
• Passion for technology and knowledge of technical systems
• Excelled organization skills and ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Hardworking

Application Closing Date: 10th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@smsabuja.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

3.) Subject Teacher

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for committed talents who are passionate about teaching, and are also skilled in the art of motivating young people to learn.
• Our teachers are responsible for developing exciting and relevant learning experiences for students within and outside the classroom using the available curriculum and scheme of work.
• Currently, we are seeking to employ various subject teachers across all disciplines to enhance our diverse academic program.
• As a subject teacher, you will have the opportunity to engage and challenge students in a stimulating learning environment, fostering their intellectual curiosity and helping them achieve academic excellence.

Job Description and Responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for teachers in the following areas:

•     Subject teachers for various disciplines in the Secondary School category
•     Class Teachers in Grade School
•     Early Years Teachers

Our ideal candidates will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging and interactive lessons aligning with the available curriculum
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes students’ participation and collaborative learning.
• Assessing students’ progress and providing timely feedback to promote academic growth.
• Developing and implementing effective teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Fostering a passion for learning and inspiring students to reach their full potentials
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience of students and pupils.
• Developing students’ abilities, interests and enthusiasm through creative curricula and extra curricula activities.
• Presenting subject matter and properly utilizing a wide range of teaching materials and techniques.
• Guiding discussions and supervising classwork
• Testing and analyzing students’ abilities for customized progress in all activities
• Following up with students/pupils in all subjects and activities including corrections of class work
• Organizing classroom as well as learning resources to develop positive learning atmosphere.
• Enforcing personal development by supporting students to utilize and develop their capabilities.
• Instilling positive discipline in the pupils, and maintaining orderly classroom.
• Maintaining and updating attendance records as well as enforcing school’s discipline.
• Conducting extra-curricular activities like school concerts, sports, and excursions along with special programmes
• Planing, preparing and presenting lessons that attend to the needs of entire ability range within classes.
• Motivating students with enthusiasm and imaginative presentation.
• Preparing and facilitating positive student development.

Qualifications, Skills requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in the respective subject or a related field (Additional qualification is an added advantage).
• A minimum of at least 3 years of cognate teaching experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• TRCN certification and or relevant teaching experience.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject matter.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• High computer literacy skills
• Creative and innovative abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Access to cutting-edge educational resources and technology.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Pension
• HMO
• NSITF

Application Closing Date: 31st July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letters to: careers@smsabuja.com using their preferred subject as the subject of the email.