Nanny and Educational Support

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive family environment

Opportunity for increased hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a reliable Nanny and Educational Support professional to assist with childcare and learning activities for their children. You will engage children in educational play, create a safe and stimulating home learning environment, and support development through fun activities.

The role is a flexible part-time position within a family setting, offering meaningful daily interaction and opportunity for growth and increased responsibilities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare or nannying experience.
• Familiarity with early childhood education principles and activities.
• Patient, enthusiastic demeanor with genuine affection for children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance childcare with educational engagement.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in age-appropriate educational activities, games, and reading to foster cognitive and language development.
• Provide attentive childcare, ensuring safety and well-being of children.
• Assist with homework or learning tasks, offering gentle guidance.
• Maintain a tidy and organized play and learning area, ensuring a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents about the child’s day, activities, and observations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early childhood education

Patient demeanor

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and engaging Nanny and Educational Support professional to assist with childcare and learning activities for their children in Pretoria. This role requires someone proactive in engaging children in educational play and activities that support their development at home. You will be responsible for creating a fun, safe, and stimulating environment, ensuring children are well-cared for and actively learning. This is a part-time position, offering flexibility while contributing significantly to the children's daily routine and educational enrichment in a supportive family setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage children in age-appropriate educational activities, games, and reading to foster cognitive and language development.
• Provide attentive and responsible childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Assist with homework or learning tasks as needed, providing gentle guidance and support.
• Maintain a tidy and organized play and learning area, ensuring a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding the child's day, activities, and any observations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in childcare, nannying, or as a teaching assistant.
• Familiarity with early childhood education principles and engaging learning activities.
• Patient, responsible, and enthusiastic demeanor with a genuine affection for children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively to balance childcare and educational engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and flexible part-time hours.
• A supportive family environment in Pretoria.
• Opportunity to directly influence children's learning and development.
• Work from home in a dedicated childcare and learning capacity.
• Potential for increased hours or responsibilities based on performance and needs.