Background

Nyumbani Village is the first sustainable village for HIV orphans in Kenya. Our vibrant community is a model for innovative green technology and building methods. Nyumbani Village is on the way to be self sustaining, from farm produce to forest sustainability projects.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The incumbent is responsible for overall child’s wellbeing, comfort, and development by supporting daily routines, mobility, communication, and social interaction. The role is ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s life through integration of acceptable teaching methodologies into the caregiving role.

Field of duties and responsibilities

• Engage in teaching academic development of the children in line with CBC/CBE requirements.
• Responsible for child confidence, communication and general comprehension skills
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and other equipment during practical sessions.
• Responsible for child care and welfare
• Liaise with parents, teachers, health workers, and authorized stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with childcare policies, safeguarding standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Monitor children’s health, growth, behavior, and general well-being.
• Administer basic first aid and promptly report illnesses, injuries
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of childcare facilities, equipment and clothing.
• Support implementation of nutrition, health, and child protection programmes.
• Keep records on attendance, feeding schedules, and children’s daily activities.
• Promote positive social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
• Schedule and assist in preparation and serving of meals and snacks where applicable.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and key Competencies

• Diploma in child care, Early Childhood Development or related field from a recognized institution
• Certificate/Diploma in CBC/E training/experience an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to handle infants and children below 18 years
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Any additional skill will be an added advantage

• Engage in teaching academic development of the children in line with CBC/CBE requirements.
• Responsible for child confidence, communication and general comprehension skills
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and other equipment during practical sessions.
• Responsible for child care and welfare
• Liaise with parents, teachers, health workers, and authorized stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with childcare policies, safeguarding standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Monitor children’s health, growth, behavior, and general well-being.
• Administer basic first aid and promptly report illnesses, injuries
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of childcare facilities, equipment and clothing.
• Support implementation of nutrition, health, and child protection programmes.
• Keep records on attendance, feeding schedules, and children’s daily activities.
• Promote positive social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
• Schedule and assist in preparation and serving of meals and snacks where applicable.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle infants and children below 18 years
• Any additional skill will be an added advantage

• Diploma in child care, Early Childhood Development or related field from a recognized institution
• Certificate/Diploma in CBC/E training/experience an added advantage
• Certificate of good conduct.