Remote Early Childhood Educator & Playgroup Facilitator

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator & Playgroup Facilitator to join its fully remote team serving Kimberley families. You will design and lead online playgroups for ages 1-5, guide parents on home learning, and foster a vibrant virtual learning community.

The role emphasizes using Zoom/Google Meet, creating developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborating with other remote educators to deliver engaging, accessible childcare education from a flexible home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in teaching or facilitating ECE programs, preferably online.
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging educational content for young children.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and early learning principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suited for virtual teaching.
• Proficiency with video conferencing software (Zoom/Google Meet) and LMS tools.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet home workspace for online sessions.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and patient approach to ECE.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design online playgroup sessions for ages 1-5.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for a virtual environment.
• Facilitate virtual activities that engage children in learning.
• Provide virtual guidance to parents on home-based learning strategies.
• Monitor engagement and developmental progress during sessions.
• Use digital tools to create dynamic online learning experiences.
• Maintain open communication with families via email and video calls.
• Collaborate with remote educators to share ideas and best practices.
• Create a safe and inclusive virtual learning environment.
• Stay updated on best practices in online pedagogy.

Skills

Curriculum design

Online facilitation

Parental guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

LMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator & Playgroup Facilitator to join its fully remote team serving Kimberley families. You will design and lead online playgroups for ages 1-5, guide parents on home learning, and foster a vibrant virtual learning community.

The role emphasizes using Zoom/Google Meet, creating developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborating with other remote educators to deliver engaging, accessible childcare education from a flexible home office.