Remote Early Childhood Educator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible core hours

Professional development

Work from home

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Early Childhood Educator to design and deliver engaging, play-based learning sessions for preschoolers through online platforms. You will create content, foster virtual social interaction, and communicate with parents to support home learning.

This full-time remote role offers flexible hours with core online session times, development opportunities in digital education, and the chance to shape the future of remote early childhood learning from home.

Qualifications

• Certified Early Childhood Educator or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with young children in a formal educational setting.
• Proficiency with digital learning platforms and video conferencing tools.
• Excellent online communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop online learning activities and lesson plans for preschoolers.
• Use digital tools to create interactive virtual experiences.
• Provide individualized feedback to children during online sessions.
• Communicate progress with parents and provide at-home resources.
• Create digital resources accessible to children and parents.
• Monitor learning and document progress via online observations.

Skills

Online instruction

Child development knowledge

Parent communication

Remote work organization

Education

Certified Early Childhood Educator

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and innovative Remote Early Childhood Educator to join their forward-thinking virtual learning platform based in Cape Town . In this role, you will design and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences for young children through interactive online sessions. You will create educational content, foster virtual social interactions among children, and provide consistent communication with parents to support home-based learning. This is a unique opportunity to leverage technology to deliver high-quality early childhood education, working flexibly from the comfort of your own home. We are looking for a creative educator passionate about making a significant impact on early learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate engaging online learning activities and lesson plans for preschool-aged children.
• Utilize various digital tools and platforms to create interactive and educational virtual experiences.
• Provide individualized feedback and support to children during online sessions, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians, providing updates on child progress and offering resources for at-home learning.
• Create and curate digital educational resources, games, and activities accessible to children and parents.
• Monitor and assess children's learning and development through observation and digital interaction, documenting progress.

Requirements

• Certified Early Childhood Educator or equivalent qualification with a strong understanding of child development principles.
• Proven experience working with young children in a formal educational setting.
• Proficiency in using digital learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and educational software.
• Excellent online communication, presentation, and engagement skills.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate digital content.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary package.
• Flexible work schedule with set core hours for online sessions.
• Professional development opportunities focused on digital education.
• Opportunity to shape the future of remote early childhood learning.
• Work from home, eliminating commute time and costs.