Contract Playgroup Facilitator — Creative Early Learning

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible schedule

Community-focused role

Repeat engagements potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng invites a dynamic Playgroup Facilitator to design and lead early learning sessions for children aged 2-4 and their caregivers. The contractor role focuses on creative play, music, and storytelling, with responsibility for planning, sourcing materials, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Strong communication and adaptability are key to inspiring a love of learning through play.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering age-appropriate playgroup sessions for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Ability to create engaging activities using music, storytelling, arts and crafts, and movement.
• Strong communication skills with parents/caregivers and ability to adapt plans on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging play sessions for children aged 2-4 and accompanying adults.
• Incorporate music, movement, arts, crafts, sensory play and storytelling.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Prepare materials and resources for each session.
• Communicate child development insights to parents/caregivers.
• Adapt session plans based on needs and interests of children.
• Maintain energy and encourage participation and interaction.
• Collaborate with the client on scheduling and feedback.
• Promote early literacy and numeracy through play.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Playgroup facilitation

Early childhood development knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

First aid

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng invites a dynamic Playgroup Facilitator to design and lead early learning sessions for children aged 2-4 and their caregivers. The contractor role focuses on creative play, music, and storytelling, with responsibility for planning, sourcing materials, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Strong communication and adaptability are key to inspiring a love of learning through play.