Vacancy title:
Nanny (Early Childhood Educator)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Education, Personal Care & Services, Teachers & Education, Childhood Teacher]

Jobs at:
A Private Company

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 30 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role

We are a family based in Woodlands looking for a warm, attentive, and intellectually engaged nanny to care for our 1-year-old son during the day. This is not just a childminding role — we are looking for someone who genuinely understands child development and takes an active interest in helping our son learn, grow, and thrive during his most formative years.Interview coaching

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive, and nurturing care throughout the day
• Engage the child in age-appropriate developmental activities — reading, singing, sensory play, outdoor play, and creative activities
• Maintain a consistent daily routine (feeding, nap times, play, bath)
• Support early language development through constant, quality interaction — narrating, naming, and conversing
• Prepare and serve simple, healthy meals and snacks
• Keep the child’s space clean and organised
• Communicate daily updates to parents on the child’s mood, milestones, and activities
• Accompany the child on outdoor walks and activities as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience caring for infants/toddlers (ages 0–2)
• Strong, confident English communication skills — both spoken and written
• ECE (Early Childhood Education) qualification is a strong advantage; other teaching certificates (primary, nursery, etc.) will also be considered
• Lives in or near Woodlands or surrounding areas)
• Must be able to provide 2–3 contactable references from previous employers
• Must be punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Must be comfortable with limited personal phone use during working hours

The Ideal Candidate

• Is patient, nurturing, and energetic
• Talks, sings, and reads to children naturally — not someone who defaults to screen time
• Understands that a 1-year-old needs constant stimulation and secure attachment
• Takes initiative in creating a stimulating environment
• Is honest and communicates openly with the family

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Send the following 

• A brief introduction about yourself
• Your qualifications and certificates
• Your work experience (including ages of children previously cared for)
• Your location/area of residence
• Contact details of at least 2 references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A paid trial period will be required before final hiring.

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