6 Child Development jobs in Nigeria

Company Description

ZOE'S NANNY SERVICE is a pretty professional nanny agency located in Lagos

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Early Childhood Educator located in Lagos. The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for creating developmentally appropriate activities, monitoring childs progress, nurturing and maintaining a safe and clean environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in Working With Children
• Early Childhood Development and Creativity Skills
• Organization Skills
• Experience in early childhood education
• Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to speak french is a plus

Company Description

ZOE'S NANNY SERVICE LIMITED is a childcare services company based in Lagos Nigeria.

Role Description

This is a full-time, Live in Early Childhood Governesses/Educator role located in Lagos. with feeding and accomodations.

The role will involve day-to-day tasks such as nurturing ,caring, education, communication, teaching the kids

Qualifications

• Communication and Teaching skills
• Experience in CPR and First Aid
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Previous experience in childcare or education
• Certification in Early Childhood Education is a plus

About the Role

This is a hands-on, mission-driven role supporting the operational growth and creative delivery of Monat's arts-based programs. The Early Childhood Assistant Manager will work closely with the Founding Team to plan and execute engaging programs for children and families. The role bridges project management, artistic direction, and community collaboration in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

This is not a conventional administrative role, it demands initiative, cross-functional coordination, and a deep appreciation for creative learning. The successful candidate will help scale and impact through well-run programming, meaningful partnerships, and efficient team operations.

What You Will Be Doing

Program & Curriculum Coordination

• Design and deliver seasonal creative programs (art, dance, music, sensory play) tailored to child development stages.
• Work with educators and external creatives to ensure a stimulating and safe learning experience.
• Integrate Montessori and Waldorf-informed practices in program development.

Operations & Logistics Management

• Oversee daily setup, session flow, and post-session wrap-up for creative workshops.
• Manage procurement and inventory of materials, ensuring quality within budget.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inspiring physical environment for children and facilitators.

Community Engagement & Events

• Plan creative events such as art fairs, exhibitions, and parent-child workshops.
• Engage and coordinate local artists, facilitators, and schools for partnerships.
• Maintain active communication and rapport with families and community partners.

Team & Admin Support

• Supervise and train part-time art facilitators and volunteers on facilitation and safety.
• Track participation metrics, compile feedback, and prepare monthly program reports.
• Ensure documentation and reporting processes are aligned with organizational goals.

What We Are Looking For

• 4–7 years experience in arts education, program coordination, or early childhood learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage creative workshops and child-focused programming.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and team supervision skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Canva, Excel) and ability to adapt to new systems.
• A warm, thoughtful communicator with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach.

Ideal Candidate

Creative & Grounded: Passionate about arts and child development, yet operationally disciplined.

Emotionally Intelligent: Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to children, staff, and parents.

Organized & Detail-Oriented: Balances creativity with structure and clarity in execution.

Growth-Oriented: Welcomes feedback, learns quickly, and adapts to evolving priorities.

Community-Minded: Believes in the power of connection, collaboration, and shared experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦250, ₦350,000.00 per month

To educate and care for children under the age of five, helping them develop the skills they need for Primary School and beyond. Her responsibilities include:

• Creating programs: Designing activities, lessons, and materials that meet the needs of the class.
• Teaching: Using play, storytelling, videos, and group sharing to teach children language, motor, and social skills.
• Guiding: Helping children build self-esteem and develop social and motor skills.
• Monitoring: Keeping track of children's progress and reporting any issues.
• Communicating: Speaking with parents about their children's development.
• Collaborating: Working with other colleagues on curriculum planning.

She is expected to be patient, organized, creative, and have good problem-solving and communication skills. She should also be able to understand children's feelings and emotions, and help them build confidence and identify their strengths.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₦70, ₦120,000.00 per month

The Early Years Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The role focuses on nurturing the holistic development of young learners—socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and academically—laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The teacher is expected to foster curiosity, independence, and a love for discovery in a safe, stimulating environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₦70,000.00 per month