Hybrid Early Years Educator: Play-Based Learning

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a passionate Early Years Educator to join a hybrid team blending in-person engagement with remote planning. The role focuses on a play-based learning philosophy, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a child-centered setting.

You will design and facilitate engaging activities, observe progress, and collaborate with parents. A relevant ECD qualification and experience with play-based methods are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience implementing play-based learning.
• Strong observational skills to document learning.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences for young children.
• Observe and document children's progress to tailor learning journeys.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment encouraging exploration.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on development.
• Utilize hybrid work for planning, curriculum development, and virtual parent consultations.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Play-based learning

Observational skills

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a passionate Early Years Educator to join a hybrid team blending in-person engagement with remote planning. The role focuses on a play-based learning philosophy, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in a child-centered setting.

You will design and facilitate engaging activities, observe progress, and collaborate with parents. A relevant ECD qualification and experience with play-based methods are required.