Early Childhood Education Support Staff

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development

Collaborative remote team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Early Childhood Education Support Staff member for our online learning platform, serving children across Kimberley and beyond. The role blends administrative support, curriculum assistance, and direct engagement with children and parents in a virtual setting.

You will help ensure smooth operation of online programs, support educators and families, and contribute to the development of engaging digital content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in education or administration is a plus.
• Experience in an administrative, support, or childcare role is desirable.
• Proficiency in using common office software and online collaboration tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and a passion for supporting early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and organization of online learning materials and resources for educators.
• Provide administrative support, including managing schedules, responding to inquiries, and maintaining digital records.
• Facilitate virtual engagement activities for children under the guidance of lead educators.
• Support parents by providing information, troubleshooting technical issues, and facilitating communication.
• Monitor online classroom participation and provide feedback to educators on student engagement.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of online educational content and activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Childcare experience

Virtual/online communication

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in education or administration (optional)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and proactive Early Childhood Education Support Staff member to contribute to their innovative online learning platform, serving children across Kimberley and beyond. This role is dynamic, involving a blend of administrative support, curriculum assistance, and direct engagement with children and parents in a virtual setting. You will help ensure the smooth operation of online educational programs and provide crucial support to educators and families. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual passionate about early childhood education to work remotely and make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and organization of online learning materials and resources for educators.
• Provide administrative support, including managing schedules, responding to inquiries, and maintaining digital records.
• Facilitate virtual engagement activities for children under the guidance of lead educators.
• Support parents by providing information, troubleshooting technical issues, and facilitating communication.
• Monitor online classroom participation and provide feedback to educators on student engagement.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of online educational content and activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in education or administration is a plus.
• Experience in an administrative, support, or childcare role is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using common office software and online collaboration tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and a passion for supporting early childhood development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development in educational technology and online learning.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Chance to impact early learning through innovative digital solutions.