Early Years Caregiver / Kids Minder at Discovering Talents Academy

Discovering Talents Academy, a fast-growing Nursery and Primary School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offers first class education from preschool to primary levels. Discovering Talents Academy uses the Blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in Early Years and a Blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level. Discovering Talents Academy does not only focus on best practices in the teaching and learning process, it also builds talents in a wide range of skills and this in a short while affirms their ego and builds their confidence. At Discovering Talents Academy we believe that every child is unique and talented, this drive leads us to establishing rich skill acquisition programmes for students.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Early Years Caregiver / Kids Minder

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Function

• The Caregiver provides attentive, compassionate, and professional care to children at the edu-play centre.
• This includes supervising activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and promoting the physical, emotional, and social development of each child.
• The role requires a high level of patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Role Responsibilities
Child Supervision and Interaction:

• Supervise and engage children during playtime, educational activities, and mealtimes.
• Provide personalized attention to each child, ensuring their needs are met promptly and professionally.
• Foster positive relationships among children to encourage social development.

Program Support:

• Assist in organizing and implementing age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Encourage creativity, exploration, and learning through structured and unstructured play.
• Monitor children’s progress and behavior, reporting any concerns to the Head of Centre.

Health, Safety, and Hygiene:

• Ensure a clean and safe environment, including sanitizing toys, play areas, and equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, such as emergency procedures and first aid guidelines.
• Support children with basic needs, including feeding, diaper changes, and potty training when required.

Parent Communication:

• Communicate daily updates about each child’s activities, achievements, and challenges to parents.
• Build trust and rapport with parents by addressing their concerns in a professional and caring manner.

Qualifications
Education and Certifications:

• A Degree in a related field.
• Certification in child care, early childhood education and first aid is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children in a similar capacity.

Skills:
Interpersonal Skills:

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Childcare Knowledge:

• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, responsible, and proactive in addressing children’s needs.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.recruitment@dtcademy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.