School Caregiver at Stresert Services Limited

(Job Ref: S-CG-TN)
Our client, a British Nursery and Primary school in Abuja seeks the services of an experienced caregiver for immediate employment. The school provides a happy, safe and engaging learning environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be tasked to work with children aged 0-5; caring and supervising the children who need assistance in their daily activities. The job holder will be required to provide services in a friendly manner and in a way that they will help in the overall development or welfare of children in their care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the proper implementation of child care and development.
• Maintain a healthy relationship with the children in his/her care.
• Treat all children with care and compassion; upholding all safety standards.
• Providing care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys.
• Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
• Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly classroom.
• Prepare nutritional food choices for children and encourage them to try new things.
• Helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group. 
• Supervise the development of the child and other changes that may arise from different caregiving processes.
• Know the proper program that will work for a specific child depending on his or her needs, interest, and wants.
• Help in the preparation of the environment where child care will be given.

Skills

• Respect and fondness for children.
• Being patient in taking care of children.
• Ability to let children understand why they need to do specific things.
• Exceptional patience and ability to remain calm at all times.
• Knowledge and experience working with small infants and children.
• Knowledge of safety issues concerning infants and children.
• Ability to be flexible with infant/child routines.
• Ability to react and move quickly.
• Be able to read stories to the children.
• Excellent listening skills and an engaging demeanor.
• Creativity, compassion, and professionalism are a must.
• Fun and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willing to sing, dance with the children.
• Knowledge of first aid processes and emergency responses.

Requirements

• Degree/NCE/applicable certifications in early childcare development preferred
• At least 3-4 years of experience working in a professional childcare setting

Salary

Salary is open to negotiation