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For over 25 years, Prime Montessori Nursery and Primary School has been at the forefront of Montessori learning in Nigeria. Situated in idyllic surroundings in the heart of mainland Lagos, Prime Montessori School boasts of secure well aged buildings which house modern learning facilities. Our motto, “Quest for Excellence” represents an eternal quest for academic achievement and a primary focus on high educational standards, it is a voyage through waters unknown to the shores of educational enlightenment.

A Prime Montessori School education is one which is centred around the Nigerian academic curriculum delivered through active classroom learning and further enhanced with the aid of facilities such as our Art studio, Library, Science lab, IT room, Music room and Montessori room. Our staff are handpicked based on in-house criteria revolving around teacher-student dynamics.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nursery Class Assistant

Location: Satellite Town / Festac Town - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

We are seeking a caring, attentive Nursery Class Assistant to support the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children.
The ideal candidate is patient, energetic, and passionate about early childhood development.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in supervising and caring for children in the nursery classroom
Support daily routines including feeding, toileting/diapering, and nap times
Help implement age-appropriate learning activities and Montessori materials
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
Monitor children’s wellbeing and promptly report any concerns to the lead teacher
Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and preparation of materials
Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development
Communicate positively and professionally with parents/guardians as needed
Follow all school health, safety, and hygiene protocols

Requirements

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
Prior experience working with young children (nursery, crèche, or childcare setting)
Genuine love for and patience with children
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
Basic hygiene and safety awareness
Physically able to keep up with active toddlers/young children throughout the day

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: prime.montessori2@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Requirements

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
Prior experience working with young children (nursery, crèche, or childcare sett
Genuine love for and patience with children
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in supervising and caring for children in the nursery cl
Support daily routines including feeding, toileting/diapering, and nap times
Help implement age-appropriate learning activities and Montessori materials
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
Monitor children’s wellbeing and promptly report any concerns to the lead teache
Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and preparation of materials
Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development
Communicate positively and professionally with parents/guardians as needed
Follow all school health, safety, and hygiene protocols

Key skills

early childhood developmentcommunicationinterpersonal skillshygiene and safety awarenessteamworkpatience

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Prime Montessori Nursery and Primary School has been a leader in Montessori education in Nigeria for over 25 years, offering modern learning facilities.

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