Remote Play-Based Early Years Educator

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive remote team culture

Career growth potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Virtual Early Years Educator to deliver play-based learning for 3-6 year olds via online platforms. This fully remote role focuses on child-centered activities, design of engaging lessons, and fostering discovery through digital tools.

You will guide families, assess development, and collaborate with a remote curriculum team. A qualification in Early Childhood Education and 2-4 years of online teaching experience are expected, with strong Zoom/Google Meet

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience implementing play-based learning with young children.
• Proficiency with video conferencing software (Zoom, Google Meet) and interactive educational tools.
• Ability to translate play-based pedagogy into effective online activities.
• Excellent virtual facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational and time management for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities for children aged 3-6 years through virtual platforms.
• Facilitate interactive sessions that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Develop lesson plans and activity guides that align with early learning principles and can be executed remotely.
• Observe and assess children's developmental progress in areas such as language, motor skills, and social interaction.
• Provide constructive feedback and personalized guidance to parents/guardians to support at-home learning.
• Maintain consistent communication with families through virtual channels, fostering a strong home-school connection.
• Collaborate with other remote educators and the curriculum team to enhance program offerings.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating virtual learning environment.
• Utilize various digital tools and resources to enrich the learning experience.
• Stay updated on best practices in play-based learning and effective remote teaching methodologies.

Skills

Play-based pedagogy

Virtual facilitation

Digital communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Online learning platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Virtual Early Years Educator to deliver play-based learning for 3-6 year olds via online platforms. This fully remote role focuses on child-centered activities, design of engaging lessons, and fostering discovery through digital tools.

You will guide families, assess development, and collaborate with a remote curriculum team. A qualification in Early Childhood Education and 2-4 years of online teaching experience are expected, with strong Zoom/Google Meet