Child Development Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Child Development Specialist for its early learning center in Centurion. The role focuses on nurturing cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children and creating enriching programs tailored to each child's needs.

You will assess milestones, design activities, train teaching staff on development best practices, communicate findings with parents, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Child Psychology, Early Childhood Development, or related field.
• Proven experience in assessing and supporting child development.
• In-depth knowledge of child psychology and developmental stages.
• Excellent analytical, observational, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's developmental milestones and identify needs.
• Design and facilitate programs to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Provide guidance and training to teaching staff on development strategies.
• Communicate findings to parents, offering support and resources.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments and intervention plans.

Skills

Analytical

Observational skills

Reporting skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Child Psychology

Early Childhood Development degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Child Development Specialist to play a key role in their early learning center located in Centurion . This position focuses on understanding and nurturing the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children. You will be instrumental in creating enriching programs that cater to individual developmental needs, providing expert guidance to both children and educators. This is a crucial role for someone passionate about early childhood development, offering a chance to contribute significantly to a child's foundational learning journey within a professional and caring environment that prioritizes continuous improvement and educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess individual children's developmental milestones and identify any potential developmental delays or needs.
• Design and facilitate specialized programs and activities to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Provide guidance and training to teaching staff on effective child development strategies and best practices.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to parents, offering support and resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of child development assessments and intervention plans.

Requirements

• Degree in Child Psychology, Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in assessing and supporting child development in an educational or therapeutic setting.
• In-depth knowledge of child psychology and developmental stages from infancy through early childhood.
• Excellent analytical, observational, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with children, parents, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on child well-being.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.