Childcare Coordinator - On-site

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Childcare Coordinator to oversee a busy childcare center in Vereeniging. This on-site role requires strong leadership to manage daily operations, develop engaging programs, train staff, and maintain excellent parent relations.

A relevant childcare qualification is required, with a focus on safety and high-quality care. The successful candidate will lead a team of childcare professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a nurturing learning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a childcare management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare center, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage and supervise childcare staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate programs and activities.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents and families.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and organized Childcare Coordinator to manage their facility in Vereeniging . This on-site role requires overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and safety, and leading a team of childcare professionals. You will be responsible for staff supervision, program development, and maintaining strong relationships with parents and guardians in the Gauteng region. This is a key leadership position for someone passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating an exceptional learning environment for young children, fostering growth and development within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare center, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage and supervise childcare staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate programs and activities.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents and families.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a childcare management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and potential bonuses.
• Full-time, stable employment.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a childcare center.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive management and team environment.