Childcare Coordinator

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Childcare Coordinator in Vereeniging to manage daily operations and uphold high standards of care. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating activities, and liaising with parents to ensure a nurturing environment for children in Gauteng.

You will ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance while driving program improvements and maintaining a positive community reputation within the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing staff in a childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare facility, ensuring smooth functioning.
• Supervise, train, and support childcare staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage child enrollment, parent communication, and scheduling of activities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.
• Develop and implement program enhancements to improve the quality of care and education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative tasks

Education

Childcare Management qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent childcare facility in Vereeniging, is seeking an experienced and organized Childcare Coordinator to manage daily operations and ensure the highest standards of care. This key role involves supervising staff, managing enrollment, coordinating activities, and liaising with parents to foster a positive and supportive childcare community in Gauteng. You will be instrumental in maintaining a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and contributing to the facility's reputation for excellence in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare facility, ensuring smooth functioning.
• Supervise, train, and support childcare staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage child enrollment, parent communication, and scheduling of activities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.
• Develop and implement program enhancements to improve the quality of care and education.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Childcare Management, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment.