Children's Book Club, Storytelling and Creative Activities Facilitator

Location: Lokogoma, Abuja

Employment type: Part-time / Session-based

Role overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and engaging facilitator who can inspire a love of reading, storytelling, creativity and learning among children. The ideal candidate should be able to plan and deliver fun, interactive and age-appropriate activities that encourage imagination, confidence, self-expression and social development.

Key responsibilities

Plan and facilitate interactive book clubs, storytelling sessions and creative workshops for different age groups.

Lead read-aloud sessions, literacy games, drawing, painting, arts and crafts, creative play and other educational activities.

Select suitable books, learning materials and creative activities based on children's ages and interests.

Encourage children's imagination, vocabulary development, confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Develop engaging reading challenges, themed activities and holiday programmes.

Prepare materials, organise activity spaces and ensure the safe use of equipment.

Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for children with different abilities and learning needs.

Maintain positive behaviour, appropriate supervision and child safeguarding standards during sessions.

Keep activity spaces and materials organised after each session.

Provide brief feedback on children's participation and recommendations for future activities.

Qualifications and requirements

Background or experience in Education, English, Early Childhood Development, Literature, Creative Arts or a related field is desirable.

Previous experience teaching, facilitating or engaging children in schools, reading clubs, camps, workshops or similar settings.

Ability to organise and deliver engaging storytelling, reading and creative activities.

Strong spoken English, communication, presentation and group-management skills.

Creativity, patience, enthusiasm and a good 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 will also be considered.

All successful applicants must:

Demonstrate respect, patience and a positive attitude towards children.

Be committed to child safeguarding and the protection of children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and inappropriate treatment.

Maintain professional boundaries with children and families.

Be honest, dependable, punctual and willing to work as part of a team.

Be willing to follow centre policies, hygiene standards and safety procedures.

Provide credible references and undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Be willing to participate in orientation and relevant safeguarding training.

Selection process: Shortlisted applicants may be invited to facilitate a short practical session combining storytelling, reading or a creative activities

Proposed resumption: 1st December 2026

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit:

Brief CV or summary of work experience

Photographs or portfolio of previous work, where applicable

Relevant certificates, if available

Contact details of two referees

Application email: 252lighthouse@gmail.com

Email subject: Application for (Position) – 252 Lighthouse

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and, where applicable, practical assessments.

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