Infant and Toddler Care Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive childcare center

Specialized development focus

Professional development opportunities

Rewarding role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Infant and Toddler Care Specialist to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will provide direct care to babies and toddlers, ensuring safety, comfort, and nurturing support while guiding early developmental activities.

The role emphasizes creating a stimulating environment, observing milestones, communicating with parents, and collaborating with staff to maintain high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants and toddlers in a professional setting.
• Qualification in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development milestones.
• Patience, empathy, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent observational and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification for infants/children.
• Physical ability to lift and carry young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants and toddlers ensuring safety and comfort.
• Attend to feeding, changing, and napping needs.
• Develop age-appropriate activities fostering development.
• Engage in play, reading, and singing with children.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.
• Observe progress and document milestones.
• Communicate with parents about daily activities and development.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure consistent care practices.
• Follow health and safety protocols for infants and toddlers.

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Observation skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Tools

First Aid and CPR

Job description

About the Role Our client is looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Infant and Toddler Care Specialist to join their dedicated team in Upington, Northern Cape. This specialized role focuses on providing exceptional care and fostering the early development of the youngest members of their childcare facility. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to the unique needs of infants and toddlers. This includes implementing age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, language development, and social-emotional growth. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of infant and toddler development stages, patience, and a genuine passion for working with this age group. This role in Upington is essential for providing a foundation of care and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants and toddlers, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Attend to the feeding, changing, and napping needs of young children.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Engage infants and toddlers in play, singing, reading, and other enriching experiences.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for the children.
• Observe and monitor children's progress, documenting key developmental milestones.
• Communicate effectively and warmly with parents regarding their child's daily activities and development.
• Collaborate with other childcare staff to ensure consistent care practices.
• Ensure all health and safety protocols specific to infants and toddlers are strictly followed.

Requirements

• Previous experience working specifically with infants and toddlers in a professional childcare setting.
• A qualification in Early Childhood Development or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of infant and toddler development milestones and best practices.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to childcare.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with children and parents.
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor in a busy environment.
• First Aid and CPR certification, specifically for infants and children, is essential.
• Physical ability to lift and carry young children and perform active duties.
• A commitment to creating a secure and loving atmosphere.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting specialization in infant and toddler care.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive childcare center in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Focus on a specialized area of child development.
• Professional development opportunities in early childhood care.
• A rewarding role making a significant difference in the lives of the youngest children.