Early Childhood Development Educator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary within the ECD and

Opportunities for professional growth

Warm, supportive preschool environment

Generous leave and potential bonuses

Contribution to early childhood growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a nurturing and creative Early Childhood Development Educator for a vibrant preschool in Bloemfontein. You will create play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity and support essential social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young children.

The role emphasizes safe, inclusive classroom practices, ongoing progress observations, and strong communication with parents. A qualification in ECD and First Aid are valued assets for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A recognized qualification in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children (0-5 years).
• Deep understanding of child development milestones and play-based learning methodologies.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing interpersonal skills.
• First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and daily activities based on early childhood development principles.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
• Observe and document each child's progress, communicating effectively with parents about their child's development.
• Foster social-emotional growth through guided play, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Ensure the physical well-being of children through supervision during activities, meals, and rest periods.

Skills

Play-based learning methods

Excellent communication

Patience

Nurturing interpersonal skills

First Aid certification

Education

ECD qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a nurturing and creative Early Childhood Development Educator to join a vibrant preschool in Bloemfontein . This role is dedicated to providing a stimulating and safe environment where young children can learn, grow, and develop essential social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. You will create play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a positive introduction to education, playing a foundational role in each child's developmental journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and daily activities based on early childhood development principles.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
• Observe and document each child's progress, communicating effectively with parents about their child's development.
• Foster social-emotional growth through guided play, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Ensure the physical well-being of children through supervision during activities, meals, and rest periods.

Requirements

• A recognized qualification in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children (0-5 years).
• Deep understanding of child development milestones and play-based learning methodologies.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing interpersonal skills.
• First Aid certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the ECD sector.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training.
• A warm and supportive work environment in a well-established preschool in Bloemfontein .
• Generous leave policy and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• The reward of contributing to the early development of young minds.