Early Childhood Educator: Creative Play Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to create nurturing learning spaces for toddlers to preschoolers. You will develop engaging programs that promote creativity, social skills and early literacy, while modelling best practices in child development.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a supportive team, maintain a safe classroom, document progress, and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with young children in a formal childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in curriculum planning with a focus on creative arts.
• Excellent communication, observation and documentation skills.
• Patience, creativity and passion for working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Residing in or having reliable transport to Tembisa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate curriculum with emphasis on creative play.
• Plan and lead daily activities: arts, crafts, music, storytelling, physical play.
• Observe and document children's progress and milestones.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents about development and daily activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Supervise children during indoor/outdoor play, meals, and rest periods.
• Provide guidance on social interactions and emotional regulation.
• Attend staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child development knowledge

Creative arts activities

Observation and documentation

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to create nurturing learning spaces for toddlers to preschoolers. You will develop engaging programs that promote creativity, social skills and early literacy, while modelling best practices in child development.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a supportive team, maintain a safe classroom, document progress, and communicate with parents.