Specific Skills:

Communication skills: Has the ability to communicate effectively both speaking and in writing with girl mothers and other concerned staff about the progress of the children in their care.
Decision-making skills: Good judgment and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies or difficult situations.
Instructional skills: Able to communicate difficult concepts to young children in a way that they can understand.
Interpersonal skills: Able to develop good relationships with other staff, children, and girl mothers, and empathetic to children’s emotions and parent’s needs.
Patience: Able to respond to overwhelming and difficult situations calmly, and to be patient with children who have difficulty expressing themselves or need lots of help in learning new skills.
Creativity: Able to think of new and innovative ways to engage children in learning.

Qualifications

Experience working with children between 3 months and 3 years of age, either in a day care set up or a children’s home.
KCSE Certificate.
A Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE), or a Montessori/DICECE certificate in Early Childhood is preferable.
Experience in First Aid.
Knowledge of safeguarding and other child protection issues.

by close of business on 27th January 2023