Early years facilitator in City of London

Job description

Curiouser is a one-stop family hub in Hampstead, designed to ignite children’s self-discovery. With a comprehensive curriculum, parental support, and a flexible approach, we empower every child with out-of-the-box experiences designed to uncover their unique potential.

Our new family hub is designed to create and maintain bonds within the community and to provide a safe space for new and experienced parents as well as their little ones.

Job Title: Early Years Facilitator

Hours: Full/part time/Freelance

Company: Curiouser Group Ltd

Location: Hampstead/Various London Locations, with exciting opportunities for international travel to support overseas teaching projects

Curiouser is seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals to join our team as an early years facilitator for general day-to-day group and private classes, Birthday Parties and Camps. We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to providing immersive and engaging experiences for children that blend fun with learning. We run a wide range of classes and so we are looking for anyone with a drama, arts, music, dance or general facilitation background.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating group/private classes to children between the ages of 6mo-6yrs
• Learning and delivering class plans to a high standard
• Writing class plans in line with your personal skill set and the needs of the company
• Maintaining good customer relations
• Contributing creative ideas to the company
• Executing administrative tasks e.g emails, phone calls, general reception duties etc
• Cooperating with the marketing team to execute on site tasks including shooting videos/ taking photos for social media etc
• Working closely with the existing team in order to maintain the smooth running of operation
• Any other tasks required in line with the job role e.g packing for classes, preparing materials, packing down and cleaning up post class etc

Birthday Parties:

• Facilitate Birthday Parties: Lead and facilitate birthday parties for children, ensuring a fun and memorable experience for the birthday celebrant and their guests. This may include leading games, activities, and crafts, as well as ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
• Set up wide variety of party materials
• Deliver a range of creative art activities for children aged 1-7 with energy and enthusiasm
• Help manage time and organise party logistics
• Assist with smooth running of party catering and cake
• Engage with adult guests and provide information
• Share knowledge and help Curiouser market where necessary
• Clean up the space and materials when required

Camps:

• Facilitate/ assist classes during Camps
• Our camps happen during school breaks throughout the school year for children ages 3-7 yrs
• Facilitate pre-made lesson plans (depending on your ability) of different disciplines, these include:
• Art
• Music
• Drama
• Dance
• Cooking
• Science
• Facilitate lesson plans to a high standard delivering fun and educational content to attendees.
• Provide support to fellow facilitators during camps
• Ensure the ratio of adults to children is kept at the proper level
• Assist/facilitate in the smooth running of the schedule for the day
• Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols at all times.
• Provide Excellent Customer Service: Interact with clients and participants in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any questions or concerns they may have and ensuring a positive experience for all involved.
• Liaising with parents to inform them of what subjects were covered and how their child was that day
• Assist with Set-Up and Clean-Up: Help set up and organise materials and equipment for classes, as well as assist with cleaning and tidying up afterwards/resetting rooms for the next lesson.

Essential Qualities:

• Experience working with children in a group setting, such as teaching, childcare, nursery or camps
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and the ability to engage children in fun and educational activities.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• A positive attitude with a solutions-driven approach to problems
• A genuine passion in working with children
• Must have an enhanced DBS check with updated services
• Profound understanding of the importance of Safeguarding children and young people
• A bubbly and outgoing personality
• Proactive and eagerness to learn
• High energy to bring to every task

Preferred Qualities:

• Background in early years education
• First Aid certification.
• Specialised skills such as, ability to play an instrument, magic tricks, etc.
• Background in the arts

Hours:

Ad Hoc/ freelance work available

Best suited for someone looking to fit work around pre existing commitments.

Rate of pay:

Depending on experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English