Senior ECD Specialist: Curriculum & Center Leadership

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Beautiful Paarl setting

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced ECD Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape to lead play-based curricula for children aged 0-6. You will work with educators, parents, and administrators to ensure a safe, stimulating, and holistic learning environment that supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.

The role requires 5+ years of direct ECD experience, including 2+ years in supervision, and a qualification in ECD (BA/B.Ed or Diploma).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Passion for early childhood education and nurturing young learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate curriculum frameworks and activities for young children.
• Oversee daily operations of the ECD center, ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Guide and support ECD practitioners, fostering professional development and enhancing teaching methods.
• Observe and document children's progress, milestones, and areas needing support.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment promoting exploration and social interaction.
• Engage with parents/guardians to discuss development and center activities.
• Organize parent workshops and community engagement in ECD.
• Ensure health, safety and child protection policies are followed.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support children with specific needs.
• Stay updated on research and best practices in ECD.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Curriculum design

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Ed. Foundation Phase

Diploma in ECD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced ECD Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape to lead play-based curricula for children aged 0-6. You will work with educators, parents, and administrators to ensure a safe, stimulating, and holistic learning environment that supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.

The role requires 5+ years of direct ECD experience, including 2+ years in supervision, and a qualification in ECD (BA/B.Ed or Diploma).