Lead Infant Care Specialist — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Curriculum development opportunities

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Infant Care Specialist to lead an innovative early stimulation program in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on engaging experiences for 0-18 month infants and building foundational cognitive and social-emotional skills.

You will design, implement, and adapt a curriculum that fosters curiosity, exploration, and safe development, while guiding parents on home practices. A nurturing, observant, and collaborative professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants 0-18 months in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of infant development milestones and safe hygiene practices.
• First Aid and CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an early stimulation curriculum for 0–18 months.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment that encourages exploration.
• Facilitate sensory play, music, movement and social interaction.
• Observe, document, and track developmental progress.
• Guide and support parents on infant care and development.
• Maintain high hygiene, health, and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with infants and families.
• Collaborate with coordinators to improve curriculum.
• Maintain professional and positive conduct.

Skills

Infant care

Observation

Communication

Patience

Empathy

First Aid

CPR

Independent work

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Infant Care Specialist to lead an innovative early stimulation program in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on engaging experiences for 0-18 month infants and building foundational cognitive and social-emotional skills.

You will design, implement, and adapt a curriculum that fosters curiosity, exploration, and safe development, while guiding parents on home practices. A nurturing, observant, and collaborative professional is essential.