Hybrid Early Years Practitioner

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary.

Career progression and training.

Supportive team environment.

Exposure to traditional and innovative

childcare approaches.

Vereeniging community

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a hybrid team delivering center-based care and remote engagement with families. You will support holistic development in a stimulating environment, balancing in-center duties with potential remote tasks within the Gauteng community.

The role requires relevant early childhood qualifications, experience with young children, and strong communication skills to collaborate with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Understanding of the national curriculum framework for early years.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work within a hybrid model, adapting to both in-center and potential remote duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate educational activities for children.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Observe and document children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child’s development and well-being.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, adapting to hybrid work requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their innovative team in Vereeniging . This hybrid role combines hands-on experience with children in a center-based environment with responsibilities that may include remote engagement with families or administrative tasks. You will be instrumental in creating a stimulating and safe learning environment that supports the holistic development of young children. This position requires a blend of practical childcare skills and the ability to adapt to a hybrid working model, serving the Gauteng community with high-quality early education and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate educational activities for children aged (Specify Age Range, e.g., 3-5 years).
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Observe and document children's progress, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's development and well-being.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, adapting to hybrid work requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Understanding of the national curriculum framework for early years.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work within a hybrid model, adapting to both in-center and potential remote duties.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for career progression and further training.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to both traditional and innovative childcare approaches.
• Contribute to a vibrant learning community in Vereeniging.