Child Education Specialist

Job description

Position: Child Education Specialist
Terms: Full-Time Contract
Location: Zambia (Lusaka), South and Central Africa
About Blackstone Africa
Blackstone Africa is a multidisciplinary advisory firm dedicated to supporting businesses in their African entry and expansion success. Founded in 2019, our team brings extensive experience from diverse markets across the continent.
With expertise spanning multiple industries and countries, we provide tailored solutions to help our clients navigate the complexities of African markets and achieve sustainable growth.
Position Summary
The Child Education Specialist / Assistant to the Managing Director working directly with the managing directors at the company, will be required to perform the following duties among other

Key Responsibilities

Work with parents to develop and implement an educational plan that meets the children’s individual needs.
Tracking children’s progress and adjusting lesson plans as needed.
Setting up daily afterschool learning support activities and preparing materials for each day’s lesson plans.
Communicating with directors / parents to ensure that they are satisfied with their child’s progress and understanding of class content.
Support school children completing school assigned homework and providing instructions and guidance in subjects such the children are taking.
Supervising children who are not yet mature enough to handle independent study without guidance.
Ensure post-school lunch and nutritious snacks are prepared on time by canteen support staff.
Observing and guiding students to ensure that they are learning the material correctly.
Develop and teach age-appropriate lesson plans in all core academic subjects, including reading, math and writing.
Maintain records of child’s progress and submit required reports to the parents/guardians.
Select and administer appropriate assessments and diagnostic tools to measure student progress and identify areas of need.
Stay up to date on current educational trends, best practices, curriculums, and any other issues relating to students’ learning.
Attend workshops, conferences, meetings and other professional development opportunities that are in line with the scope of work needed.
When needed provide management and implementation of childcare services during company functions for directors, management and staff and participants in company activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred
A qualification in early childhood education or similar may be advantageous.
CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.
Able to prepare simple meals for children.
Driver’s license is preferable, however open to sending team members to driving lessons.
Knowledge of psychological and emotional development in children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
Superb multitasking abilities
Sound judgment skills
Experience in teaching or education support roles working with children 2-12 years old.
Valid Passport

How To Apply: Interested candidates follow this link to the application form, Child Education Specialist Application Form
Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025