Private Educator and Child Development Specialist

Job Summary

• We are seeking a responsible, educated, and experienced Private Educator & Child Development Specialist to support children’s learning, personal development, and daily routines within a private household.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background, preferably with prior teaching experience, and the ability to create a structured, safe, and stimulating environment that promotes academic excellence, good manners, independence, and positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and supervise children’s homework, assignments, and other learning activities.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate learning activities that support intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Establish and maintain structured daily routines, including study time, reading, play, and other developmental activities.
• Encourage good manners, discipline, confidence, independence, and positive social behaviour.
• Monitor children’s academic progress and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Organise creative, educational, and recreational activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children’s communication skills, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Work collaboratively with parents to ensure consistency in learning objectives, routines, and behavioural expectations.
• Supervise children during educational and recreational activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and conducive learning environment.
• Provide regular updates to parents on children’s progress, activities, and developmental milestones.
• Handle children’s information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Education or a related discipline is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Experience working with children in a private household, school, or similar environment is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Patience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine interest in children’s education and development.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries while building a positive relationship with children.
• Must be trustworthy, responsible, proactive, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and follow parents’ instructions.
• First aid or child safeguarding training is an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate is a mature, well-spoken, patient, and organised professional who understands that supporting children goes beyond academics.
• They should be capable of combining structured learning with positive behavioural guidance while creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Note: Salary is competitive, based on experience.