Remote Childminder and Development Coach

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote schedule

Competitive pay

Global families

Autonomy

Impact from distance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Childminder and Development Coach to support families worldwide, guiding children's growth from a distance. This part-time role focuses on creating enriching home learning environments through online coaching, resources, and tailored activities.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field, with substantial direct childcare experience and comfort using digital communication tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Significant direct childcare experience.
• Familiarity with online coaching and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of milestones from infancy to early childhood.
• Excellent listening, empathy and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote coaching and guidance to parents/caregivers on child development strategies and activities.
• Assess individual children's developmental progress and provide tailored recommendations.
• Develop and share age-appropriate, engaging activities and resources for home-based learning.
• Offer support and advice on managing common childhood challenges and milestones virtually.
• Maintain regular communication with families through online platforms (video calls, email, messaging).
• Document coaching sessions and progress reports for clients.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Problem-solving

Digital communication tools

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly motivated Remote Childminder and Development Coach to support families virtually in fostering their children's growth and development. This unique role involves providing expert guidance, resources, and personalized coaching to parents and caregivers through online channels, focusing on creating enriching home learning environments. You will assess developmental needs, suggest tailored activities, and offer support to navigate common childhood milestones. This is an exceptional chance for an experienced childcare professional to leverage their expertise remotely, helping families worldwide nurture their children's potential from the comfort of their own homes, making a significant impact without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote coaching and guidance to parents/caregivers on child development strategies and activities.
• Assess individual children's developmental progress and provide tailored recommendations.
• Develop and share age-appropriate, engaging activities and resources for home-based learning.
• Offer support and advice on managing common childhood challenges and milestones virtually.
• Maintain regular communication with families through various online platforms (video calls, email, messaging).
• Document coaching sessions and progress reports for clients.

Requirements

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Significant experience in direct childcare, child development support, or parent coaching.
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms for remote interaction.
• Strong understanding of child development milestones from infancy through early childhood.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of remote clients.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time remote schedule.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and client load.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of families globally.
• Professional autonomy and the ability to work from your preferred location.
• Contribute to positive child development outcomes from a distance.