Early Childhood Development Educator (Remote)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Work from home

Professional development

Remote team support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Development Educator to join a remote-first education team serving Johannesburg families. Design and deliver engaging virtual sessions that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth; collaborate with parents to tailor learning experiences from home.

The role emphasizes nurturing, creativity, and strong communication while using digital tools to monitor progress and provide feedback to families.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or related field.
• Proven experience working with young children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Comfort and proficiency with online teaching platforms and educational technology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for remote collaboration.
• A patient, nurturing, and creative approach to educating young children.
• Ability to create a positive and stimulating virtual learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate early learning curriculum and lesson plans for virtual delivery.
• Conduct engaging online learning sessions with interactive activities, storytelling, and games.
• Provide personalized feedback and support to children and families regarding development.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers through regular communication on development and learning strategies.
• Utilize digital platforms to create a dynamic remote learning environment.
• Assess children's progress through observation and digital portfolio records.

Skills

Experience with young children

Online teaching platforms

Remote collaboration

Communication and interpersonal skills

Patient and nurturing approach

Create stimulating virtual learning

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Tools

Online teaching tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Development Educator to join their innovative, remote-first educational team serving families in the Johannesburg area. This role focuses on designing and delivering engaging virtual learning experiences for young children, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. You will play a crucial part in creating a stimulating online environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, collaborating with parents and a remote team of educators to ensure a high-quality educational experience for every child. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact from the comfort of your own home, shaping the foundational years of children's education through cutting-edge digital tools and personalized attention.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate early learning curriculum and lesson plans tailored for virtual delivery.
• Conduct engaging online learning sessions , including interactive activities, storytelling, and educational games.
• Provide personalized feedback and support to children and their families regarding developmental progress.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers through regular communication channels to discuss child development and learning strategies.
• Utilize various digital platforms and tools to create a dynamic and interactive remote learning environment.
• Assess children's progress through observation and digital portfolio development, maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Comfort and proficiency with online teaching platforms and educational technology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for remote collaboration.
• A patient, nurturing, and creative approach to educating young children.
• Ability to create a positive and stimulating virtual learning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in online education .
• A supportive and collaborative remote team environment.
• Contribution to a meaningful mission focused on early childhood development.