Preschool Educator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Professional growth

Modern educational resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a dynamic Preschool Educator to nurture young minds in a child-centred learning environment. You will implement a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for their academic journey, working with a passionate team dedicated to high-quality early childhood education and care.

The role requires a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, proven experience, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Preschool Educator or similar.
• Strong understanding of preschool curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lesson plans across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains.
• Observe and assess children's progress and communicate findings to parents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom with health and safety standards.
• Promote positive behaviour management and cooperative play.
• Build strong relationships with children and families, involving parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and evaluate programs and activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Creativity

Patience

Enthusiastic teaching

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a dynamic Preschool Educator to join their esteemed institution in Klerksdorp . This position involves nurturing the development of young minds, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and social interaction. You will play a key role in implementing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for their academic journey, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a child-centred educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lesson plans that foster learning across all developmental domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical).
• Observe and assess each child's progress, documenting findings and communicating them to parents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom, ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Promote positive behaviour management techniques and encourage cooperative play.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, actively involving parents in the learning process.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and evaluate educational programs and activities.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Preschool Educator or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of preschool curriculum development and delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Creative, patient, and enthusiastic approach to teaching young children.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and provide medical clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and skill enhancement.
• A positive and supportive team culture in Klerksdorp .
• Access to modern educational resources and facilities.
• Paid leave and holiday benefits.