Enthusiastic Childminder - Benoni Day Center

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a dedicated Childminder to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for young children. The role focuses on caring, supervising, and guiding development in a welcoming daycare setting.

The ideal candidate is energetic, caring and passionate about early childhood development. This full-time position offers a stable career path with opportunities for professional development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or related field.
• Genuine love for children's development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children in a group setting.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate play-based learning activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children under care.
• Assist with meals and healthy snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Observe development and report concerns to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Follow center policies and procedures diligently.

Skills

Previous experience in childcare

Love for children

Good communication

Team player

Patience and creativity

First Aid CPR certification preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cheerful and welcoming daycare facility located in Benoni , Gauteng, is actively seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Childminder to join their professional team. This role focuses on providing a safe, fun, and stimulating environment where young children can learn and grow. The ideal candidate will be energetic, caring, and possess a passion for early childhood development. If you are looking to build a rewarding career in childcare within a supportive setting in Benoni , this position offers a fantastic opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children in a group setting.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate play-based learning activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children under your care.
• Assist with meal times and ensure children have healthy snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Observe children's development and report any concerns to supervisors.
• Communicate positively with parents and colleagues.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Follow center policies and procedures diligently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in childcare or a related field.
• A genuine love for children and a passion for their development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Must be able to commit to full-time hours in Benoni .
• Criminal record clearance is mandatory.
• Basic understanding of child development principles.

Benefits

This full-time role offers an annual salary of 68000 ZAR, reflecting the importance of providing quality care in Benoni . Our client provides a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development within the childcare sector. This is a permanent position within a well-regarded daycare center. It’s a great chance to contribute to the positive growth and development of children in the Benoni community.