Remote Childcare Program Coordinator

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Remote-friendly culture

Professional development

Impact on families

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Childcare Program Coordinator to manage and enhance online childcare offerings. You will coordinate with educators, parents, and tech teams to ensure high-quality, accessible digital services designed for families.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and at least 4 years of program coordination, with strong remote communication and project management skills. This position supports a flexible, remote work setup and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination or childcare management, preferably with an online component.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote relationship management.
• Proficiency in project management software and online collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations and scheduling of virtual childcare programs.
• Serve as primary contact for parents and educators on logistics and support.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness, gather feedback, identify improvements.
• Liaise with technology team to troubleshoot and optimize online platform.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Remote coordination

Project management software

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Online collaboration tools

Office applications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Childcare Program Coordinator to manage and enhance their online childcare offerings. This fully remote position involves overseeing the development, implementation, and smooth operation of virtual childcare programs designed to support families remotely. You will be responsible for coordinating with educators, parents, and technology teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and accessible online early childhood education services. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about early learning and adept at managing programs from a distance, contributing to a leading innovator in digital family support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations and scheduling of various virtual childcare programs and activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for parents and educators regarding program logistics and support.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, policies, and procedures for online service delivery.
• Monitor program effectiveness, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement in virtual engagement and content.
• Liaise with the technology team to troubleshoot and optimize the online platform and tools used by the programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination, childcare management, or a similar role, preferably with an online component.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships remotely.
• Proficiency in project management software, online collaboration tools, and standard office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for remote employees.
• Flexible work schedule, allowing for a comfortable work-from-home setup.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative digital solutions in childcare and family support.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive remote work culture.
• Direct impact on families by facilitating access to quality remote childcare services.