Pediatric Caregiver and Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive health and wellness

Opportunities for professional develop

Supportive team atmosphere

Paid annual leave and sick days

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a motivated Pediatric Caregiver and Educator to support young children in a nurturing, educational setting. The role blends on-site childcare with remote planning and administrative tasks to enable a holistic development program.

You will design developmentally appropriate activities, monitor progress, and maintain a safe, stimulating environment while collaborating with parents and the care team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Childcare, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with children in an educational or caregiving capacity.
• Knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work schedule, blending on-site and remote responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and implement engaging educational activities and play-based learning experiences.
• Monitor and document children's developmental milestones and provide feedback to parents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning and play.
• Communicate effectively with parents and the care team regarding children's needs and progress.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Childcare / Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a nurturing and skilled Pediatric Caregiver and Educator to join their team in Bloemfontein . This role is dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational stimulation for young children, fostering their growth in a supportive and engaging setting. You will be involved in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe and happy environment. The position offers a hybrid model, allowing for flexibility in balancing direct childcare duties with remote administrative and planning tasks, suitable for a professional who thrives on adaptability and comprehensive child development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and implement engaging educational activities and play-based learning experiences.
• Monitor and document children's developmental milestones and provide feedback to parents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning and play.
• Communicate effectively with parents and the care team regarding children's needs and progress.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Childcare, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with children in an educational or caregiving capacity.
• Knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work schedule, blending on-site and remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A supportive and team-oriented work atmosphere.
• Paid annual leave and sick days.