Lead Toddler Educator — Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to lead a toddler program at a prestigious Randburg center. The role involves creating an engaging, play-based curriculum, overseeing daily routines, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for 18-month to 3-year-olds.

The lead educator will mentor assistants, collaborate with families, and maintain compliance with licensing standards, while working a hybrid schedule that combines on-site teaching with remote planning and parent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with toddlers in an educational setting, including 1–2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of toddler development theories and best practices.
• Proven ability to design and implement a creative, engaging curriculum.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with hybrid work models and remote collaboration tools.
• Excellent observational and assessment skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor.
• Passes comprehensive background check and provides professional references.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers, focusing on play-based learning.
• Oversee the daily activities and routines of the toddler classroom.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress and development.
• Provide nurturing and responsive care to each child, addressing individual needs.
• Foster positive social-emotional development and peer interactions.
• Communicate effectively with parents, providing regular updates and insights.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and support staff.
• Manage classroom resources and materials efficiently.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and center policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to lead a toddler program at a prestigious Randburg center. The role involves creating an engaging, play-based curriculum, overseeing daily routines, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for 18-month to 3-year-olds.

The lead educator will mentor assistants, collaborate with families, and maintain compliance with licensing standards, while working a hybrid schedule that combines on-site teaching with remote planning and parent