Infant Care & Early Education Program Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a highly qualified Infant Care Specialist to provide safe, nurturing care for infants from birth to toddlerhood and to develop an innovative early education program.

The role blends hands-on caregiving with curriculum design, staff mentoring, family collaboration, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and licensing standards in a modern, hybrid childcare center.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in infant and toddler care.
• Proven experience in curriculum development for infants and toddlers.
• In-depth knowledge of infant/toddler development and appropriate practices.
• Certification in infant CPR and First Aid is mandatory.
• Background check and police clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and supervision for infants, ensuring safety, health, and well-being.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive infant curriculum focusing on sensory exploration, language development, and motor skills.
• Create stimulating and age-appropriate learning environments and activities.
• Foster positive and nurturing relationships with infants and their families.
• Maintain meticulous records of each infant's development, feeding, sleeping, and changing schedules.
• Collaborate with parents to ensure continuity of care between home and the center.
• Work with other educators and staff to maintain high childcare standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Mentor junior childcare staff in best practices for infant care.
• Contribute to strategic development of the center's educational programs.

Skills

Infant care

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a highly qualified Infant Care Specialist to provide safe, nurturing care for infants from birth to toddlerhood and to develop an innovative early education program.

The role blends hands-on caregiving with curriculum design, staff mentoring, family collaboration, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and licensing standards in a modern, hybrid childcare center.