ECD Program Lead — Visionary Curriculum & Team Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Early Childhood Development (ECD) for our Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape learning centre. You will lead the ECD program, shape curriculum, manage staff, and engage with parents to ensure high-quality, play-based learning for young children.

The role requires guiding teaching teams, ensuring licensing compliance, budget oversight, and implementing best practices in child development to create nurturing, stimulating environments.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years in early childhood education with 3+ years in leadership.
• Tertiary qualification in ECD or related field.
• Strong knowledge of child development theories and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; staff management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operations of the ECD program, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Develop, implement, and improve the ECD curriculum based on best practices in child development.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate ECD staff.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial licensing, health and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and guardians to support learning.
• Manage the department's budget, resources, and facilities.
• Oversee assessment and tracking of children's development and progress.
• Organize parent workshops, community outreach programs, and events.
• Stay abreast of current research and advocate for best practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Educación

B.Ed. or Diploma in ECD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Early Childhood Development (ECD) for our Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape learning centre. You will lead the ECD program, shape curriculum, manage staff, and engage with parents to ensure high-quality, play-based learning for young children.

The role requires guiding teaching teams, ensuring licensing compliance, budget oversight, and implementing best practices in child development to create nurturing, stimulating environments.