Toddler Caregiver

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a warm, patient Toddler Caregiver to support children aged 18 months to 3 years. You will foster safe, nurturing, and enriching early learning experiences in a caring center environment.

The role focuses on daily care, observation, and gentle guidance of toddlers’ development, with emphasis on emotional, social, and cognitive growth, in collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for toddlers or in an early childhood setting.
• Deep understanding of toddler development stages and needs.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, language development, and motor skills.
• Assist toddlers with daily routines, including feeding, diapering/toileting, and naps.
• Observe and document each child's development and progress, communicating with parents regularly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-safe environment.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Benoni is seeking a warm, patient, and experienced Toddler Caregiver to join their dedicated childcare team. This role is centered on providing exceptional care and early learning experiences for children aged 18 months to 3 years. You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that supports the developmental needs of toddlers, including their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Working within a supportive center in Gauteng , you will foster a sense of security and curiosity, guiding our youngest learners through their crucial early development stages with compassion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, language development, and motor skills.
• Assist toddlers with daily routines, including feeding, diapering/toileting, and naps.
• Observe and document each child's development and progress, communicating with parents regularly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-safe environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience caring for toddlers or in an early childhood setting.
• Deep understanding of toddler development stages and needs.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in early childhood education.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to engaging learning materials and resources.
• The fulfillment of nurturing young minds during their formative years.