Creche Caregiver

Inspired; La Bourdonnais; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading educational organization is seeking a Temporary Caregiver to create a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will have relevant childcare qualifications and experience, ensuring children's safety and participation in activities. The role includes meal supervision, routine planning, and maintaining a positive and safe atmosphere. The organization provides a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Prestations

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• School Certificate or Childcare Certificate would be advantageous.
• Up-to-date first aid and CPR certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional childcare environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and supervise mealtimes with nutritional food.
• Plan routines that include physical activities and playtime.
• Maintain safety standards and a sanitary environment.
• Document child's daily needs and requirements.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Formation

School Certificate or Childcare Certificate

First aid and CPR certificate

1 year experience in childcare

Description du poste

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS. Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are currently looking for a Temporary Caregiver is responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment and attending to the children's basic needs. The Caregiver should be a dedicated professional who is passionate about working with children and committed to their development and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing, organising, and supervising mealtimes and snacks with nutritional food selections.
• Planning and supervising balanced routines that include physical activities, rest, and playtime.
• Providing responsible care and maintaining all safety standards.
• Ensuring a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.
• Maintaining professional and positive relationships with parents, children, and staff.
• Notifying supervisors and parents of any signs of emotional or developmental issues.
• Providing structure and accountability that is firm but compassionate.
• Assisting children in the bathroom or with diapering tasks as needed.
• Encouraging children to participate in all activities.
• Assisting in daily tasks in dressing and children’s toiletry skills development.
• Have a clear understanding of cleanliness and hygiene and will be able to follow through with the protocol of the school.
• Assist in documenting the child’s daily basic needs and requirements.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• School Certificate or Childcare Certificate would be advantageous.
• Up-to-date first aid and CPR certificate
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional childcare environment

Skills and Attributes

• Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children.
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience.
• Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Access to exceptional professional development opportunities through Inspired Education Group.

• State-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• A competitive remuneration package

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.