Remote Nanny / Virtual Childcare Assistant

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Nanny / Virtual Childcare Assistant to provide online supervision and educational engagement for children. The role is fully remote, enabling you to support families from Durban and beyond while leveraging virtual learning tools and activities.

The ideal candidate is creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about child development, able to guide children through online activities and maintain a stimulating virtual presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, education, or related field.
• Comfortable using video conferencing platforms and online tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual engagement.
• Patience, creativity and a positive attitude towards online interaction.
• Ability to structure virtual sessions and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging online learning activities and games.
• Provide virtual academic support and homework help.
• Conduct virtual story times, crafts, and educational modules.
• Maintain communication with parents about engagement and progress.
• Ensure a safe, positive virtual environment for interactions.
• Offer remote companionship and emotional support to children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Time management

Patience

Tech-savvy

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

Our client is pioneering a new approach to childcare support and is seeking a dynamic Remote Nanny / Virtual Childcare Assistant to provide online supervision and educational engagement for children. This role is ideal for individuals who are creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about child development, able to offer a stimulating virtual presence. You will guide children through online activities, assist with virtual learning, and provide engaging companionship from a distance, making a significant impact without needing to be physically present in Durban. This is a groundbreaking role for those who thrive in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging and interactive online learning activities and games for children.
• Provide virtual academic support, assisting with homework and online school tasks.
• Conduct virtual story times, craft sessions, and age-appropriate educational modules.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents regarding their child's virtual engagement and progress.
• Ensure a safe and positive virtual environment during all interactions.
• Offer remote companionship and emotional support to children.

Requirements

• Experience in childcare, education, or a related field.
• Comfortable using various video conferencing platforms and online learning tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children virtually.
• Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude towards virtual engagement.
• Ability to manage time effectively and structure virtual sessions.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home workspace.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be part of an innovative childcare service.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Professional development in virtual childcare and online education.
• Work from the comfort of your own home, supporting families in Durban .