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Responsibilities

Direct Child Care and Development.

Provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, following the provided curriculum.
Assist children with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and napping.
Monitor and record developmental milestones and behaviors, reporting concerns to supervisors and parents.
Support children in developing social skills, independence, and positive behavior.

Health, Safety & Hygiene

Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Administer first aid and respond promptly to emergencies.
Ensure proper sanitation of toys, equipment, and learning materials.
Enforce health and safety standards, as well as center policies and guidelines.

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain open and regular communication with parents/guardians regarding their child’s progress and concerns.
Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive and cooperative team environment.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.

Record Keeping & Administrative Duties

Maintain accurate records of children’s attendance, health information, and developmental progress.
Assist in preparing reports, lesson plans, and activity documentation.
Manage daily schedules and activities, ensuring consistency and routine

Managerial & Leadership Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing daily center operations.
Ensure timely provision of feeding supplies.
Ensure the center’s menu is followed.
Supervise cleaning staff to ensure the premises are clean and maintained.
Ensure there is an adequate and clean water supply to the center.
Prepare and share monthly reports for the childcare center by the 5th of each month.
Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring the till balances with the records.
Ensure the center is child-friendly, free of grass and other hazards.
Keep inventories well-maintained and updated daily.
Support onboarding and mentoring of new caregivers.
Coordinate with management on resource needs, inventory, and safety protocols.

Additional Responsibilities

Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment for children and staff.
Address and resolve minor behavioral issues according to center policies.
Participate in community engagement and outreach activities as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in ECDE or Child Care Giving.
Clear criminal background check and child abuse clearances as required by local regulations (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Valid certification in pediatric first aid and CPR is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will possess the following key competencies:

Minimum of three years’ experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.
Understanding of developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities for children 0-4 years.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members, both verbally and in writing.
Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude towards young children.
Ability to monitor children’s health, safety, and developmental progress.
High integrity with a good understanding of child safeguarding practices.
Strong mobilization skills and knowledge of the local context.
Good report writing and analytical skills.
Ability to develop engaging activities and adapt to changing needs.
Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrates patience and dedication when working with ECDE children.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.