Toddler Program Educator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit (Mbombela) seeks a passionate Toddler Program Educator to support children aged 18 months to 3 years. You will create a safe, engaging environment and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

You will collaborate with parents and colleagues to ensure consistent care, observe progress, and document milestones. A nurturing, patient approach and solid understanding of toddler development are essential for

Qualifications

• Experience with toddlers in childcare or educational setting.
• Solid understanding of toddler development stages and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
• Provide direct care, ensuring safety, hygiene, and well-being.
• Encourage social interaction and emotional development through guided play.
• Observe and document children's progress, communicating milestones to parents.
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and discovery.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support holistic development.

Skills

Toddler care experience

Toddler development knowledge

Nurturing environment

Communication skills

Patience & creativity

Education

Early childhood education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and nurturing Toddler Program Educator for their well-established facility in Nelspruit. This role involves creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, focusing on their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. You will implement age-appropriate activities, foster independence, and work collaboratively with parents to ensure a consistent approach to care. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, possesses a deep understanding of toddler development, and thrives in a dynamic team setting, contributing to a nurturing community where young children can explore and grow confidently.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster exploration and learning for toddlers.
• Provide direct care, ensuring the safety, hygiene, and well-being of each child.
• Encourage social interaction and emotional development through guided play and positive reinforcement.
• Observe and document children's progress, communicating key milestones and observations to parents.
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and discovery.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support the holistic development of each child.

Requirements

• Experience working with toddlers in a childcare or educational setting.
• Solid understanding of toddler development stages and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with children and parents.
• Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.
• Relevant early childhood education qualification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Access to excellent resources for child development activities.