Play-Based ECD Educator - Grow Minds with PD

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for an Early Childhood Development Educator to join their East London learning center. You will create a safe, stimulating classroom, plan age-appropriate activities, and support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

You will observe progress, document development, and communicate regularly with parents to build strong partnerships, while collaborating with colleagues to maintain a high-quality ECD program that supports all

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Childhood Development or related field (NQF 4/5).
• Proven experience with young children in an ECD setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• First Aid certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities that promote holistic development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Observe and document children's progress, identifying individual needs and providing appropriate support.
• Communicate regularly and positively with parents regarding development and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-resourced learning space.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and high-quality ECD program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Creativity

Education

NQF Level 4/5 in Early Childhood Development

ECD-related qualification

Job description

Placements24 is looking for an Early Childhood Development Educator to join their East London learning center. You will create a safe, stimulating classroom, plan age-appropriate activities, and support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

You will observe progress, document development, and communicate regularly with parents to build strong partnerships, while collaborating with colleagues to maintain a high-quality ECD program that supports all