Early Years Educator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive culture

Modern resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Early Years Educator to join a progressive childcare centre in Mahikeng, North West. You will deliver play-based learning, support holistic development, and create a safe, stimulating environment for young children.

This on-site role integrates with remote collaboration tools, requiring strong observation, regular feedback to parents, adherence to health and safety standards, and collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and learning theories.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in using educational technology for communication and resource sharing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Observe and assess children's development, documenting progress and needs.
• Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment that promotes exploration.
• Foster positive social-emotional development and manage classroom dynamics effectively.
• Collaborate with parents, providing regular feedback on children's progress and development.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Experience with young children

Child development theories

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join their progressive childcare centre, operating with significant remote integration and support, in Mahikeng . This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality early childhood education, focusing on holistic child development through play-based learning and individualised attention. You will create a stimulating and safe environment that encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. This position within the North West province offers a unique opportunity for an educator committed to best practices in early learning and seeking to make a substantial impact on young children's foundational educational journey, blending on-site engagement with potential for remote collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Observe and assess children's development, documenting progress and needs.
• Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment that promotes exploration.
• Foster positive social-emotional development and manage classroom dynamics effectively.
• Collaborate with parents, providing regular feedback on children's progress and development.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and learning theories.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in using educational technology for communication and resource sharing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further training.
• A supportive and innovative work culture.
• Access to modern educational resources and facilities.
• Make a difference in the lives of children in Mahikeng .