Creative Early Years Facilitator

Placements24; Durban; Ibrido; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hybrid model

Professional development opportunities

Supportive home-learning environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an in-home Early Years Facilitator in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on play-based learning to nurture cognitive, emotional, and social development in young children, blending structured activities with creative exploration.

You will design engaging programs, facilitate arts, music, and storytelling, support daily routines, and maintain a safe, stimulating home learning environment. Hybrid planning and remote engagement may be involved.

Competenze

• Experience working with young children in educational or childcare settings.
• Qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Creative mindset with a passion for fostering learning through play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and nurturing disposition.
• Ability to manage a hybrid schedule effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Willingness to undergo a background check.

Mansioni

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational programs focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Facilitate activities including arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and outdoor play.
• Provide attentive and compassionate care, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks.
• Support daily routines including naps, hygiene, and mealtimes.
• Observe and document children's progress, identifying growth areas.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding children's activities and development.
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, and organized home learning environment.
• Adapt to a hybrid schedule with in-person and remote planning tasks.

Conoscenze

Creative mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Nurturing disposition

Formazione

Early Childhood Education qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vibrant and creative Early Years Facilitator to join a dynamic family in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is perfect for an individual passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating an inspiring learning environment. You will be responsible for nurturing the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of young children through play-based learning and engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of developmental psychology and a flair for innovation in educational approaches. This position offers a unique blend of structured learning and creative exploration, ensuring children have a well-rounded and enjoyable experience. The role requires a proactive individual who can adapt to the family's needs, offering both in-home support and potentially some remote planning or virtual engagement activities. We value candidates who are enthusiastic, resourceful, and committed to child development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational programs focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Facilitate a variety of activities including arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and outdoor play.
• Provide attentive and compassionate care, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Prepare healthy and balanced meals and snacks.
• Support children's daily routines, including naps, hygiene, and mealtimes.
• Observe and document children's progress, identifying areas for growth and development.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding children's activities and development.
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, and organized learning environment within the home.
• Adapt to a hybrid schedule, managing in-person interactions and potential remote administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• A qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Creative mindset with a passion for fostering learning through play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a nurturing disposition.
• Ability to manage a hybrid schedule effectively.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Willingness to undergo a background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible work arrangements within a hybrid model.
• A supportive and creative work environment in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid leave and benefits in accordance with labor laws.