Infant & Toddler Care Specialist - Nurturing Development

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

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.