Learning Support Assistant / House Parent at American Christian Academy – Ibadan, Oyo

American Christian Academy is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant / House Parent in Ibadan, Oyo. This is a dual-role position combining academic support within the Learning Support Unit (LSU) and residential supervision in the school’s boarding facility.

During school hours, the successful candidate will provide targeted English-language and literacy support to students who need additional help with reading, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and written expression. As a House Parent, the candidate will supervise, care for and guide students in the boys’ boarding section, helping maintain a safe, structured and nurturing residential environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic and literacy support to students experiencing difficulties with English-language proficiency.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to improve reading, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and written expression.
• Facilitate structured learning activities and interventions to address identified learning gaps.
• Support students in developing confidence, fluency and effective communication skills in English.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the Learning Support Unit on areas requiring further support.
• Collaborate with teachers and other LSU personnel to reinforce classroom learning and support academic development.
• Supervise students residing in the boys’ boarding section and oversee daily routines, including study periods, evening activities, personal responsibilities and residential programmes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly and supportive living environment.
• Encourage good conduct, personal responsibility, discipline, mutual respect and positive relationships among students.
• Monitor students’ welfare, behaviour and wellbeing and promptly report concerns to the Residential Program Coordinator.
• Provide guidance and support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Uphold the school’s child-protection, safeguarding, health and safety policies, and support established residential rules and procedures.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language, English Education, English and Literary Studies, Education or a related discipline.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with strong articulation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrable experience teaching English, providing literacy instruction or supporting students with academic and language needs.
• Previous experience as a House Parent, boarding-school supervisor, residential caregiver or in a similar role involving the supervision and care of children or adolescents.
• Ability to identify students’ learning needs and provide patient, structured and practical support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional maturity, patience and sound judgement, with the ability to maintain discipline while remaining approachable.
• Understanding of child safeguarding, appropriate adult-student boundaries and professional conduct.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and remain flexible in a dual-role position.

Christian commitment

Applicants must be committed Christians, with a clear testimony of salvation and evidence of spiritual growth and maturity. Their character, conduct and approach to working with students should reflect Christian values and align with the school’s mission and ethos.

Added advantages

• Experience in an international school, particularly in an English Language Arts (ELA) or literacy-support setting.
• Experience supporting students whose English-language proficiency affects classroom participation and academic performance.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, individualised learning support and literacy intervention strategies.
• Previous experience in a Christian boarding school or residential educational environment.