Senior Early Years Leader | Mentorship & Curriculum

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Early Years Educator to lead a classroom, plan a rich developmentally appropriate curriculum, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong communication with parents.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed. or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, has a minimum of five years’ experience including two in a senior or lead role, and demonstrates excellent leadership, planning, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with young children; at least 2 years in a senior/lead role.
• Strong leadership, planning and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Lead and manage a classroom, ensuring a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Mentor junior educators and support staff.
• Assess and document children's progress; communicate with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum planning

Mentoring

Education

B.Ed. or Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Early Years Educator to lead a classroom, plan a rich developmentally appropriate curriculum, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong communication with parents.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed. or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, has a minimum of five years’ experience including two in a senior or lead role, and demonstrates excellent leadership, planning, and collaboration.