Toddler Caregiver

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Competitive hourly wage

Opportunity to make a meaningfulimpact

Family-friendly environment

Hybrid flexibility depending on family

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Toddler Caregiver to provide part-time support for a young child in Pretoria. You will create a fun, safe, and stimulating environment, supporting early learning through play and routine care.

Responsibilities include supervising toddlers, planning age-appropriate activities, assisting with meals and naps, and maintaining a clean, secure play space. Flexibility and a nurturing, communicative approach with parents are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with toddlers or young children.
• Knowledge of toddler developmental stages and appropriate activities.
• Patience, reliability, and a nurturing disposition.
• Basic first aid knowledge is a plus.
• Good communication skills with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and safe supervision for toddlers during designated hours.
• Plan and execute age-appropriate games, crafts, and learning activities.
• Assist with meal times and ensure a healthy diet is provided.
• Manage nap schedules and support children’s daily routines.
• Maintain a clean and safe play environment for the child.

Skills

Toddler care

Child development basics

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a compassionate and energetic Toddler Caregiver to provide part-time care for their young child in Pretoria . This role focuses on creating a fun, safe, and stimulating environment that supports the rapid developmental stages of toddlers. You will be responsible for engaging the child in play-based learning, assisting with daily routines like feeding and napping, and ensuring their overall happiness and security. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to a child's early development, working with a family that values interaction and growth in the administrative capital of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and safe supervision for toddlers during designated hours.
• Plan and execute age-appropriate games, crafts, and learning activities.
• Assist with meal times and ensure a healthy diet is provided.
• Manage nap schedules and support children’s daily routines.
• Maintain a clean and safe play environment for the child.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with toddlers or young children.
• Knowledge of toddler developmental stages and appropriate activities.
• Patience, reliability, and a nurturing disposition.
• Basic first aid knowledge is a plus.
• Good communication skills with parents.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours offering a good work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's development.
• Work in a family-friendly environment in Pretoria .
• Potential for hybrid flexibility depending on family needs.