Senior Childminder and Educational Support

Placements24; South Africa; Teletrabalho; ZAR 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Childminder and Educational Support for a busy Pretoria family. This fully remote role involves caring for two children aged 6 and 9 and guiding their remote learning from home.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, with a background in education or childcare, and comfortable using Zoom/online tools to create a structured, engaging home-learning environment. The role requires excellent communication and a nurturing approach.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 4 years in childcare or educational support, with a focus on school-aged children.
• Experience supporting remote or online learning.
• A qualification in Education, Child Psychology, or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of primary school curriculum and learning objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement daily schedules balancing virtual learning, activities, and downtime.
• Provide focused support for online schooling and manage digital platforms.
• Design engaging educational activities (arts & crafts, science, reading, problem-solving).
• Facilitate virtual social interactions and playdates to support social development.
• Monitor well-being and communicate progress with parents via virtual meetings/reports.
• Research age-appropriate online resources and educational apps to supplement learning.
• Ensure a safe remote learning environment and manage screen time.
• Assist with basic meal preparation and organize educational materials for sessions.

Conhecimentos

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Proactive and nurturing

Remote work experience

Formação académica

Education degree or related field

Child Psychology qualification

Ferramentas

Zoom

Skype

Online learning tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a busy professional family situated in Pretoria , requires a dedicated and experienced Senior Childminder and Educational Support professional. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from your own home while providing comprehensive childcare and educational guidance. You will be responsible for the engagement and development of their two children, aged 6 and 9, overseeing their virtual learning experiences and ensuring their overall well‑being. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and possesses a strong background in education or childcare, with proven experience in supporting remote learning. You will create a structured yet fun environment, fostering intellectual curiosity, social skills, and emotional resilience. This role demands excellent communication skills, a nurturing personality, and the ability to manage children's schedules and activities effectively through digital platforms. Your primary focus will be on providing a high level of care and educational support, ensuring the children thrive in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily schedules that balance virtual learning, creative activities, physical play, and downtime.
• Provide focused support for the children's online schooling, assisting with assignments, understanding concepts, and managing digital platforms.
• Design and lead engaging educational activities, including arts and crafts, science experiments (using household items), reading sessions, and problem‑solving games.
• Facilitate virtual social interactions and playdates to encourage peer relationships and social development.
• Monitor the children's overall well‑being, ensuring they are happy, healthy, and engaged throughout the day.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with parents regarding the children's progress, challenges, and daily achievements via virtual meetings and reports.
• Research and suggest age‑appropriate online resources, educational apps, and virtual experiences to supplement learning.
• Ensure a safe and conducive remote learning environment, managing screen time effectively and promoting healthy digital habits.
• Assist with basic meal preparation and ensure children adhere to their meal schedules.
• Manage the organization of educational materials and toys for easy access during remote sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in childcare or as an educational assistant, with a strong focus on school‑aged children.
• Demonstrated experience supporting children with remote or online learning.
• A qualification in Education, Child Psychology, or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of primary school curriculum and learning objectives.
• Proficiency in using various online communication tools (Zoom, Skype, etc.) and educational software.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient, encouraging, and nurturing approach.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home workspace free from distractions.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and provide professional references.
• Proactive attitude and ability to independently plan and execute engaging activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and skills.
• The significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the educational journey of children.
• Flexible working hours, adapted to the needs of the children and family.
• Professional growth opportunities within the field of remote childcare and education.