Remote Pediatric Nanny and Development Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 567,000 - 1,134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible remote schedule

Global diverse families

PD resources

Innovative remote childcare service

Long-term engagements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Pediatric Nanny and Development Specialist to provide expert guidance to families worldwide from a remote location. The role focuses on pediatric care, child development milestones, and creating engaging home-learning environments through virtual consultations.

You will develop personalized plans, share resources, and coach parents on safety, nutrition, and age-appropriate activities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor7;s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on professional experience as a nanny, childcare provider, or educator.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric care and child development stages.
• Experience in coaching or consulting services is a strong asset.
• Excellent virtual communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools and remote collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid FirstAid and CPR certification.
• Must pass a background check.
• A warm, empathetic, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations with families to assess their childcare needs and developmental goals.
• Provide expert advice on age-appropriate activities, learning strategies, and behavior management techniques.
• Develop personalized childcare plans and developmental strategies for children.
• Educate parents on child safety, nutrition, health, and hygiene best practices.
• Offer guidance on creating stimulating and educational home learning environments.
• Monitor children's developmental progress through virtual check-ins and parent feedback.
• Develop and share resources, such as activity guides, developmental checklists, and parenting tips.
• Stay current with research and best practices in pediatric care and child development.
• Maintain professional communication and documentation for all client interactions.
• Collaborate with other remote specialists as needed to provide holistic family support.

Skills

Virtual communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Remote collaboration platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Remote Pediatric Nanny and Development Specialist. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to provide expert childcare guidance and support from your own location. You will be responsible for advising families on best practices in pediatric care, child development, and creating stimulating home environments for children of various ages. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional nannying, early childhood education, and a strong understanding of child psychology and developmental milestones. You will act as a consultant, offering personalized strategies and resources to parents to help them effectively nurture their children's growth. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise remotely and make a significant impact on families worldwide. We are committed to providing exceptional remote support services. The role requires excellent communication skills, particularly in virtual consultations. You will be instrumental in empowering parents with the knowledge and tools needed for effective childcare. This role is crucial for our client's expansion into virtual family support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations with families to assess their childcare needs and developmental goals.
• Provide expert advice on age-appropriate activities, learning strategies, and behavior management techniques.
• Develop personalized childcare plans and developmental strategies for children.
• Educate parents on child safety, nutrition, health, and hygiene best practices.
• Offer guidance on creating stimulating and educational home learning environments.
• Monitor children's developmental progress through virtual check‑ins and parent feedback.
• Develop and share resources, such as activity guides, developmental checklists, and parenting tips.
• Stay current with research and best practices in pediatric care and child development.
• Maintain professional communication and documentation for all client interactions.
• Collaborate with other remote specialists as needed to provide holistic family support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on professional experience as a nanny, childcare provider, or educator.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric care and child development stages.
• Experience in providing coaching or consulting services is a strong asset.
• Excellent virtual communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools and remote collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid FirstAid and CPR certification.
• Must pass a background check.
• A warm, empathetic, and professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunity to work with diverse families globally.
• Continuous learning and professional development resources.
• Be part of an innovative remote childcare support service.
• Potential for repeat clients and long‑term engagement.