Play Therapy Specialist for Early Childhood Development

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package based on 资格

Full-time position with professional経験

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Early Childhood Development Practitioner with Play Therapy expertise for our Soweto facility in Gauteng. This full-time role provides developmental support and therapeutic play-based interventions to young children, addressing emotional, social, and cognitive needs with compassion and professionalism.

You will collaborate with parents and educators to implement holistic plans and maintain accurate progress records, fostering a safe, engaging environment to promote healthy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field is required.
• Play therapy qualification or certification is essential.
• Experience with young children, including those with emotional challenges.
• Strong observation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to document and report progress accurately and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments to identify children's strengths and needs.
• Design and implement play-based therapeutic interventions for emotional and developmental goals.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children to express themselves through play.
• Facilitate individual and group play therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and professionals to develop holistic plans.
• Provide guidance to parents on child development and play strategies.
• Observe and document children's progress and behavior changes.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments and progress notes.
• Organize age-appropriate learning and developmental activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children in care.

Skills

Play therapy

Early childhood education

Observation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Play Therapy certification (e.g., PG Dip, MA)

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Early Childhood Development Practitioner with Play Therapy expertise for our Soweto facility in Gauteng. This full-time role provides developmental support and therapeutic play-based interventions to young children, addressing emotional, social, and cognitive needs with compassion and professionalism.

You will collaborate with parents and educators to implement holistic plans and maintain accurate progress records, fostering a safe, engaging environment to promote healthy