Contexte de l'offre

ESA Recrutement et Intérim is recruiting, on behalf of a family, an English-Speaking Nanny and Early Years Educator. The child is growing up in a French-speaking environment. The nanny provides daily immersion in English and supports his development: language, independence, social skills and readiness for school. The nanny ensures the child’s safety, well-being and progress, in line with the educational principles set by the parents.

Missions

• Daily care of the child: waking up, meals, naps, bath time and bedtime, following the schedule set by the parents;
• Constant supervision and safety, at home and outside;
• Hygiene, health and medical appointments; medication given according to the parents’ instructions;
• Child’s meals planned with the chef: balanced, varied, encouraging independence at the table.
• Speaking only English with the child, at all times;
• Age-appropriate early learning programme: language and vocabulary, picture books, nursery rhymes, first steps in reading, writing and numbers;
• Developing independence, good manners and daily routines;
• Liaison with the school and follow-up of learning; homework support as the child grows.
• School and extracurricular activities: organisation, drop-off and pick-up on time;
• Weekly activity plan: motor skills, educational games, arts and crafts, music, sport, nature;
• Organising and accompanying outings and playdates;
• Limited and supervised screen time.

Responsabilités

• Daily report: meals, sleep, mood, learning, incidents;
• Weekly review of progress and of the following week’s plan;
• Strict adherence to the educational principles set by the parents
• Absolute confidentiality regarding the family’s private life;
• No photographs of the child taken or shared without the parents’ consent.

Formation

• Teaching or education qualification (nursery or primary teaching, early childhood education), obtained in an English-speaking country;
• First aid training required; if not yet completed, to be completed before starting.

Expérience

• At least 8 years’ experience with young children, including at least 3 years as a teacher or educator in a nursery or primary school;
• Experience in an English-speaking, bilingual or international school strongly preferred;
• Experience as a nanny in a family is an advantage;
• Verifiable references from schools or families.

Compétences techniques

• Early childhood teaching; early learning and language development;
• Designing age-appropriate educational activities;
• Planning of weekly activities and daily routines;
• Daily and weekly reporting to the parents.

Compétences linguistiques

• Native English speaker;
• French not required; a non-French speaker is preferred.

Qualités

• Kind, patient and firm;
• Energetic, reliable and punctual;
• Absolute discretion and loyalty;
• Well presented.

Pièces à fournir

• A cover letter in English addressed to the General Manager of ESA Recrutement & Intérim, stating the position;
• A detailed CV in English;
• Copies of qualifications and employment certificates and, where applicable, first aid certificate;
• At least two references, including one from the most recent school, with contact details;
• A criminal record certificate issued within the last 3 months, and an equivalent document from the country of residence for non-Beninese candidates.