Children's Book Club, Storytelling and Creative Activities Facilitator

About this role

A part-time facilitator role at 252 Lighthouse Children's Centre in Lokogoma, Abuja, focusing on children's book clubs, storytelling and creative activities. The centre aims to provide a safe, nurturing space with a range of enriching experiences for children, including reading and creative workshops. The facilitator will plan and deliver age-appropriate, interactive activities to foster imagination, confidence and social development. Responsibilities include running book clubs, storytelling, arts and crafts, and preparing materials while ensuring safety and inclusivity. The role requires engaging children across different ages and managing sessions with a clear emphasis on safeguarding and positive behaviour.

What you would do

• Plan and lead interactive book clubs, storytelling sessions and creative workshops for different age groups
• Lead read-aloud sessions, literacy games, drawing, painting, arts and crafts and other educational activities
• Select books, materials and activities appropriate for children's ages and interests
• Encourage imagination, vocabulary development, confidence, collaboration and problem-solving
• Develop engaging reading challenges, themed activities and holiday programmes
• Prepare materials and organise spaces, ensuring safe use of equipment
• Create an inclusive environment for children with varying abilities and needs
• Maintain positive behaviour, supervision and safeguarding during sessions
• Keep spaces and materials organised after each session
• Provide brief feedback on participation and suggestions for future activities

What they are asking for

• Background or experience in Education, English, Early Childhood Development, Literature, Creative Arts or a related field is desirable
• Experience teaching or engaging children in schools, reading clubs, camps or workshops
• Ability to organise and deliver engaging storytelling, reading and creative activities
• Strong spoken English, communication, presentation and group-management skills
• Creativity, patience, enthusiasm and understanding of age-appropriate learning activities
• Ability to work with children of different ages, interests and abilities
• Relevant qualifications or certificates are an advantage, but practical skills and experience are considered
• Commitment to child safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Honesty, dependability, punctuality and teamwork
• Willingness to follow centre policies, hygiene standards and safety procedures

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