Toddler Caregiver and Educator

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly salary

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a warm, energetic Toddler Caregiver and Educator for a role in Benoni. You will provide safe, nurturing care and plan activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for a toddler.

You will work closely with the family to align routines and development with their values. Responsibilities include designing play-based learning, maintaining a tidy and safe environment, and communicating progress with parents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in toddler care or similar childcare settings.
• Solid understanding of toddler development milestones and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving, and safe care for toddlers, ensuring their daily needs are met.
• Develop and implement engaging activities tailored to toddler development, including play-based learning, arts, and outdoor exploration.
• Foster social and emotional growth by encouraging positive interactions and self-expression.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks suitable for toddlers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized play and living space.
• Communicate regularly with parents about the child's progress, activities, and any concerns.

Skills

Toddler care

Child development knowledge

Communication

Patience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a warm, energetic, and experienced Toddler Caregiver and Educator to provide exceptional care and developmental support for their child in Benoni . This role involves creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where a toddler can explore, learn, and grow. The successful candidate will plan and implement age-appropriate activities designed to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. You will be a key figure in the child's early years, working closely with the family to ensure consistent care and development aligned with their values. This position is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood and dedicated to nurturing young minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving, and safe care for toddlers, ensuring their daily needs are met.
• Develop and implement engaging activities tailored to toddler development, including play-based learning, arts, and outdoor exploration.
• Foster social and emotional growth by encouraging positive interactions and self-expression.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks suitable for toddlers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized play and living space.
• Communicate regularly with parents about the child's progress, activities, and any concerns.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Toddler Caregiver or in a similar childcare setting.
• Solid understanding of toddler development milestones and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing skills.
• Ability to create a structured yet flexible daily routine.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and possessing a genuine passion for childcare.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary.
• A supportive and respectful working relationship with the family.
• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to a child's early development.
• Stable and long‑term employment prospects.
Paid vacation and sick leave.