Early Years Educator – Toddler (15 months+) at MBIS International

MBIS International, a Nursery and Primary School, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Early Years Educator – Toddler (15 months+)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Early Years Educator to join our team, working with toddlers aged 15 months and above.
• This is a rewarding opportunity to nurture children at a crucial stage of their growth—helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills within the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Support toddlers with feeding, hygiene, and toileting routines, encouraging independence.
• Observe, record, and assess children’s development to contribute to individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
• Foster independence, self-help skills, and a love of learning through play and exploration.

Qualification, Experience and Skills Required

• Must be resident in Ibadan with the ability to easily commute to Jericho, Ibadan
• A Degree in Early Childhood Education from a reputable university
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in early childhood education. Knowledge of the British Curriculum and EYFS is highly desirable; however, candidates with proven experience in childcare who are eager to apply EYFS principles will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development in the 15-month+ age range
• Excellent command of English (spoken, written, and reading)
• A professional, caring, and safety-conscious approach to childcare
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual children
• Confident in engaging children through play-based learning, extending their social, emotional, and educational development
• Skilled in creating stimulating classroom and outdoor activities that promote independence and exploration
• Ability to produce and maintain high-quality, age-appropriate displays in the learning environment
• Clear understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety in early years settings
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Proficient in basic IT skills (MS Word, internet use) to support lesson delivery and record keeping
• Patience, stamina, and a good sense of humour to keep up with lively toddlers

Salary
N100,000 - N110,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: eyfsrecruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.