Early Childhood Development Assistant

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Competitive salary

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Development Assistant to support lead educators at a Benoni center. You will help create a stimulating and safe learning environment for young children and assist with daily activities.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow within our childcare team. Strong communication, patience, and teamwork are essential as you learn to support individual development in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is advantageous.
• Passion for early childhood education and child development.
• Ability to communicate observations and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and grow within childcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Support children's individual learning and developmental needs.
• Supervise children during playtime, snack times, and transitions, ensuring their safety.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Prepare learning materials and resources under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Communicate observations about children's progress and behavior to the lead teacher.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Development Assistant to support lead educators in their center located in Benoni . This role is crucial in providing a stimulating and safe learning environment for young children. You will assist in daily activities, support individual learning needs, and help maintain classroom order and hygiene. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in early childhood education within the Gauteng province and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Support children's individual learning and developmental needs.
• Supervise children during playtime, snack times, and transitions, ensuring their safety.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Prepare learning materials and resources under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Communicate observations about children's progress and behavior to the lead teacher.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young children is advantageous.
• A passion for early childhood education and child development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a caring nature.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the childcare field.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Valuable on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Supportive team environment with experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• A chance to contribute to the positive development of young children.