Early Years Childminder
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Sankoré International School in Nairobi as an Early Years Childminder, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of young learners in a new mission-driven educational environment.
About the Organisation
Sankoré International School is a new, mission-driven school being established by SHOFCO in Nairobi. Opening in 2026, Sankoré will serve early years through primary and expand one grade per year toward full capacity. Sankoré combines an international curriculum with a strong Kenyan identity and a commitment to access, diversity, inclusion, and community-rooted excellence.
The school is designed as a deliberately diverse learning community where students build the skills and strengths of character to create a better world for themselves and all of us. As a founding school, Sankoré requires strong operational systems, reliable infrastructure, and careful stewardship of its youngest learners from the beginning.
This is an opportunity to help shape the earliest experiences of a new school’s youngest learners. The Early Years Childminder plays an essential role in creating a nurturing, safe, and organized environment where children build the confidence and security to thrive. The role is hands-on and deeply relational, but it also carries a larger purpose: helping every child begin their educational journey feeling cared for, valued, and ready to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support toilet training processes with patience and care, helping students develop confidence and independence.
- Manage regular changing and personal hygiene routines, maintaining a clean and dignified environment for all children.
- Ensure the constant safety and supervision of students during all indoor and outdoor activities.
- Monitor student wellbeing throughout the day, responding to physical needs with warmth and professionalism.
- Support the “Strong Start and Close” routines, including morning greetings, circles, and end-of-day reflections.
- Facilitate smooth transitions between learning activities, helping students move through the day with ease.
- Supervise snack and meal times, promoting healthy habits and positive social interactions among students.
- Assist with outdoor play and structured recess, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for play-based learning.
- Prepare and organize learning materials and resources as directed by the Lead Learning Guide.
- Contribute to the general upkeep of classroom equipment, helping maintain a high standard of health and safety.
- Reporting structure: the Childminder reports directly to the Head of Early Years.
- Active team membership: participate fully in school-wide professional development, staff meetings, and planning sessions related to the assigned grade level.
- Family partnership: support the school’s commitment to strong collaboration with families by participating in progress review meetings as required.
- Professionalism: model positive social interactions, contribute to a safe and nurturing environment, and maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive information about children and families.
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Kenya; no visa sponsorship is available.
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