Early Childhood Educator: Nurture & Grow Young Minds

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Paid time off

Sick leave

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join a respected team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role emphasizes shaping early development within a safe, nurturing setting, grounded in child psychology and development principles.

You will implement age-appropriate curricula, maintain a stimulating classroom, and communicate progress with families while collaborating with staff to support young learners.

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma in Early Childhood Education or Childcare.
• First Aid certification is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum activities.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe and assess each child's progress and share feedback with parents.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive reinforcement.
• Plan learning materials and resources for daily activities.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and management to support the team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Creativity

Education

ECD-related certificate/diploma

First Aid certificate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join a respected team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role emphasizes shaping early development within a safe, nurturing setting, grounded in child psychology and development principles.

You will implement age-appropriate curricula, maintain a stimulating classroom, and communicate progress with families while collaborating with staff to support young learners.