Lecturer In Early Childhood Education

Placements24; Welkom; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Resources in Welkom

Supportive work environment

Shape future of ECE in Free State

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Early Childhood Education to contribute to the Faculty of Education.

You will teach core courses, supervise student teachers, align content with national standards, and engage in research on early childhood development to advance teaching and child well-being in the Free State.

Formación

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Significant experience working directly with young children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or training adults in an educational context.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate courses in early childhood curriculum, pedagogy, child development, and assessment.
• Supervise student teachers during their practical teaching experiences in early years settings.
• Develop and revise course content to align with national standards and current research in early childhood education.
• Conduct research on topics relevant to early childhood education, aiming for publication and dissemination.
• Provide academic advising and support to students in the Early Childhood Education program.

Conocimientos

Adult education experience

Child development knowledge

Research in ECE

Strong communication

Collaborative

Organizational skills

Educación

Master's in Early Childhood Education

Descripción del empleo

Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

Job Description

full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Early Childhood Education to contribute to their Faculty of Education based in Welkom . This position focuses on preparing students to become effective educators for young children, emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices and inclusive learning environments. You will teach core courses, guide student fieldwork, and engage in research relevant to early childhood development. This role offers the chance to influence the next generation of early childhood educators in the Free State , fostering a commitment to quality education and child well-being through innovative teaching and impactful research.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in early childhood curriculum, pedagogy, child development, and assessment.
• Supervise student teachers during their practical teaching experiences in early years settings.
• Develop and revise course content to align with national standards and current research in early childhood education.
• Conduct research on topics relevant to early childhood education, aiming for publication and dissemination.
• Provide academic advising and support to students in the Early Childhood Education program.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Significant experience working directly with young children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or training adults in an educational context.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and pension contributions.
• Support for professional development opportunities, workshops, and conferences.
• Access to excellent educational resources and facilities in Welkom .
• A supportive and collaborative work environment within a respected university.
• The opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education in the Free State .