Early Years Playgroup Facilitator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 268,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Competitive pay

Professional growth

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an energetic Early Years Playgroup Facilitator to lead engaging virtual sessions for young children and their caregivers from the convenience of home. The role focuses on designing fun, educational activities that build social, cognitive, and motor skills in a remote setting.

You will guide parents, adapt activities for online platforms, and create a welcoming online environment that supports children's development while offering flexible part-time hours

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage young children and facilitate group activities.
• Comfort with online communication and video conferencing tools.
• Strong creativity and ability to adapt activities for a virtual format.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate virtual playgroup sessions.
• Develop creative activities that promote social, cognitive, and motor skills.
• Guide parents and caregivers on supporting learning at home.
• Utilize online platforms to create an interactive and fun learning environment.
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.

Skills

Early childhood education

Group facilitation

Video conferencing

Creative activity design

Interpersonal communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and creative Early Years Playgroup Facilitator to lead engaging and interactive play sessions for young children and their caregivers, operating remotely. This role involves designing and delivering fun, educational activities that foster social interaction, creativity, and early learning skills in a virtual setting. You will work from home, creating a stimulating online environment that encourages participation and development for children and provides support and guidance for parents. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in early childhood engagement through innovative remote programming, connecting with families regardless of their location.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate virtual playgroup sessions.
• Develop creative activities that promote social, cognitive, and motor skill development.
• Guide parents and caregivers on supporting their child's learning and development at home.
• Utilize online platforms effectively to create an interactive and fun learning environment.
• Provide a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.

Requirements

• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage young children and facilitate group activities.
• Comfort and proficiency with online communication and video conferencing tools.
• Strong creativity and the ability to adapt activities for a virtual format.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with both children and adults.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours, ideal for work-life balance.
• Competitive remuneration for virtual facilitation.
• Opportunity to develop innovative remote early learning programs.
• Work from the comfort of your own home.
• Direct positive impact on early childhood development.