Creative Preschool Teacher

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development resources

Supportive team environment

Generous leave policy

Quality teaching materials

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Preschool Teacher for a Bloemfontein childcare center. Lead a play-based curriculum that nurtures creativity, curiosity, and essential development in preschoolers.

You will design engaging activities, assess progress, and partner with families to support each child’s growth in a warm, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• ECD qualification or equivalent in early childhood development.
• Minimum of 4 years teaching preschool-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning.
• Exceptional creativity, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a stimulating, play-based preschool curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and creative learning environment for all children.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress, providing feedback to parents.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, promoting positive social interactions.
• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and well-organized classroom space.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute center-wide events and activities.

Skills

ECD qualification

Preschool teaching experience

Child development knowledge

Creativity

Communication

Classroom management

First Aid & CPR

Education

ECD qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an imaginative and enthusiastic Creative Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom at their well-established childcare center in Bloemfontein. This role is perfect for an educator who thrives on fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning in young children. You will be responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of preschool-aged children, encouraging their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning and exploration. Join a team dedicated to providing an enriching early education experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a stimulating, play-based preschool curriculum.


• Foster a positive, inclusive, and creative learning environment for all children.


• Observe, assess, and document children's progress, providing feedback to parents.


• Manage classroom behavior effectively, promoting positive social interactions.


• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and well-organized classroom space.


• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute center-wide events and activities.

Requirements

• Relevant Early Childhood Development (ECD) qualification.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching preschool-aged children.


• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning methodologies.


• Exceptional creativity, communication, and classroom management skills.


• Current First Aid and CPR certification.


• A passion for early learning and inspiring young minds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.


• Access to professional development resources and training programs.


• A supportive and team-oriented work atmosphere.


• Generous holiday and sick leave benefits.


• State-of-the-art teaching materials and resources.