Early Years Practitioner - Full-Time

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified and compassionate Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team, offering remote work flexibility and serving families in and around Upington. You will provide high-quality educational experiences and care for young children, supporting developmental milestones through engaging activities and a nurturing approach.

You will collaborate with families to ensure the best outcomes for each child and contribute to a strong foundation for future learning.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., Diploma in ECE).
• Proven experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and effective teaching strategies for young learners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities for young children in alignment with early years frameworks.
• Assess and track children's progress, maintaining detailed records and providing regular feedback to parents.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all children feel valued and supported.
• Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with parents and guardians to support the child's learning at home.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all children in your care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Remote work capability

Education

Diploma in ECE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and compassionate Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team, offering remote work flexibility for this role, serving families in and around Upington . This position involves providing high-quality educational experiences and care for young children, supporting their developmental milestones through engaging activities and a nurturing approach. You will collaborate with families to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child, contributing to a strong foundation for their future learning journeys. This role requires a proactive individual committed to excellence in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities for young children in alignment with early years frameworks.
• Assess and track children's progress, maintaining detailed records and providing regular feedback to parents.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all children feel valued and supported.
• Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with parents and guardians to support the child's learning at home.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all children in your care.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., Diploma in ECE).
• Proven experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and effective teaching strategies for young learners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, enhancing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive management and a collaborative team culture, even remotely.
• The satisfaction of contributing significantly to early childhood development in the Upington region.