Early Years Childminder NGO Job SHOFCO

Teaching Jobs. SHOFCO Jobs. Looking for a teaching job in Kenya? SHOFCO (Shining Hope for Communities) is hiring an Early Years Childminder to support early childhood learning. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in early childhood education is required.

Role Overview

The Early Years Childminder will support the daily safety, hygiene, and wellbeing of Sankoré’s youngest learners. Reporting to the Head of Early Years, the Childminder provides dedicated physical care, supports daily classroom rhythms, and helps every child feel secure and valued as they begin their educational journey.

This role embodies the “Siafu” spirit — industrious, humble, and deeply committed to the common good of the learning community. The Childminder maintains an organized, inviting, and safe classroom environment and contributes to the general upkeep of classroom equipment, ensuring a high standard of health and safety throughout the Early Years program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Care and Hygiene

• 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.

2. Classroom Routine Support

• 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.

3. Classroom Operations

• 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.

4. Reporting, Collaboration, and Professional Standards

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma.
• Proven experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of early years childcare practices, including hygiene standards, toilet training procedures, and health and safety protocols, combined with a nurturing and patient approach to student care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with teachers, specialists, and families.
• A commitment to fostering student independence and emotional wellbeing.

Preferred

• Certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to recruitment@shofco.org email address. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.