Creative Play Facilitator for Toddlers

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract

Competitive remuneration

Creative ideas allowed

Supportive community

Early years experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Play Facilitator to engage toddlers (1-3) in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design and lead play-based sessions using music, movement, art, and sensory activities to spark imagination and early learning.

Join a community-focused initiative with flexible contract work, competitive remuneration, and opportunities to bring fresh ideas to early years education while collaborating with fellow educators.

Qualifications

• Experience with toddlers or early childhood education.
• Ability to develop innovative play activities.
• Strong understanding of toddler development (1-3 years).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, patient and enthusiastic personality.
• Must be able to travel to Polokwane, Limpopo area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, play-based activities for toddlers (1-3).
• Focus on music, movement, art, storytelling and sensory play.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stimulating environment for exploration.
• Facilitate social interaction and positive peer relationships.
• Adapt activities to developmental stages and interests.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about engagement and progress.

Skills

Creative thinking

Patience

Energetic

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

First Aid certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a community-focused early learning initiative in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a vibrant and imaginative Creative Play Facilitator for their toddler program. This role is perfect for an individual who thrives on engaging young children (1-3 years) through music, movement, art, and sensory play. The Facilitator will design and lead interactive sessions that foster imagination, motor skills, and early social interaction. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for early childhood creativity and a knack for making learning fun and accessible. The role requires flexibility and a positive, energetic approach, based in or near Polokwane.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities for toddlers (ages 1-3).
• Focus on creative exploration through music, dance, art, storytelling, and sensory play.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating environment conducive to toddler exploration.
• Facilitate social interaction and encourage positive peer relationships.
• Adapt activities to suit the varying developmental stages and interests of the children.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child's engagement and progress during sessions.
• Manage supplies and prepare materials for activities.
• Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines for young children.
• Collaborate with other facilitators or educators as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with toddlers or in early childhood education.
• A qualification in Early Childhood Development or a related field is advantageous.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to develop innovative play activities.
• Strong understanding of toddler development (1-3 years).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, patient, and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to manage a small group of children and their caregivers.
• First Aid certification is a plus.
• Must be able to travel to and work in the Polokwane, Limpopo area.
• Positive references from previous roles involving children.

Benefits

• Flexible contract work with potentially recurring sessions.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to be creative and implement unique activity ideas.
• Work within a supportive and child-focused community initiative.
• Gain experience in early years creative facilitation.