Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

The Early Years Practitioner will work full time on-site in Lagos State, Nigeria, supporting the care, learning, and development of children in the early years setting. Responsibilities include planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, facilitating play-based learning, and supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities
• Facilitating play-based learning
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Observing and recording children’s progress
• Contributing to learning plans
• Ensuring all activities align with the school’s values and curriculum
• Creating a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
• Managing routines such as meals and rest times
• Promoting positive behavior
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians
• Collaborating with colleagues
• Participating in training and school events

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Development
• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Creativity skills to design engaging, interactive, and play-based learning activities
• Organization skills to manage classroom routines, learning materials, and documentation of children’s progress
• Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field
• Ability to uphold and respect the school’s Christian ethos and values in daily practice
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a nurturing approach to child care and learning

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to westmillsbritish@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the