Early Years Practitioner - Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to modern resources

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their team in Mahikeng. This full-time role focuses on nurturing development of young children through engaging activities and a supportive learning environment, with hybrid planning and professional development coordination.

You will monitor children's progress, foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, work with colleagues and parents, and ensure health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Proven experience working with young children.
• Strong understanding of child development theories.
• Excellent communication, observation, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality educational programs and activities for young children.
• Observe and assess children's progress, providing constructive feedback and reports.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and welfare standards within the setting.
• Collaborate with team members on curriculum development and school initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team in Mahikeng . This full-time position involves nurturing the development of young children through engaging activities and a supportive learning environment. You will play a key role in fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, working within a framework that values creativity and individual learning styles. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a reputable childcare institution and grow your career in early childhood education, with some capacity for hybrid work in planning and professional development coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality educational programs and activities for young children.
• Observe and assess children's progress, providing constructive feedback and reports.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and welfare standards within the setting.
• Collaborate with team members on curriculum development and school initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and learning theories.
• Excellent communication, observation, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Flexibility to adapt to hybrid working models for specific administrative and planning tasks, while primarily based in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to modern resources and facilities.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.