Early Childhood Educator - Play-Based Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Excellent resources

Renowned centre

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an innovative and passionate Early Childhood Educator who specializes in play-based learning. You will help create a child-led environment where youngsters explore, discover, and develop at their own pace.

You will design stimulating activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, joining a forward-thinking Gauteng team that values emergent curriculum and holistic development for young minds.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of play-based and emergent curriculum methodologies.
• Excellent observational skills and the ability to document learning effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a rich, play-based curriculum that responds to children's interests and developmental needs.
• Create an engaging and safe learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
• Observe children's play and learning, documenting their progress and using these insights to inform future planning.
• Facilitate meaningful interactions and guide children's social-emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with families, involving them in their child's learning journey.

Skills

Play-based learning

Observation skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and passionate Early Childhood Educator who specializes in play-based learning for their prestigious centre in Sandton. This role is focused on creating an inspiring and child-led learning environment where children can explore, discover, and develop at their own pace. You will be instrumental in designing stimulating activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Join a dedicated and forward-thinking team in Gauteng that values emergent curriculum and holistic child development, providing a nurturing space for young minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a rich, play-based curriculum that responds to children's interests and developmental needs.
• Create an engaging and safe learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
• Observe children's play and learning, documenting their progress and using these insights to inform future planning.
• Facilitate meaningful interactions and guide children's social-emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with families, involving them in their child's learning journey.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of play-based and emergent curriculum methodologies.
• Excellent observational skills and the ability to document learning effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in innovative pedagogical approaches.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture that values creativity.
• Access to excellent resources and a stimulating learning environment.
• Contribution to a renowned early learning centre committed to excellence.