Toddler Care Specialist - Nurturing Environment

Our client, a forward-thinking early learning center, is seeking a dedicated Toddler Care Specialist to join their team in Welkom, Free State . This is a vital role focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. The specialist will be responsible for fostering the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of each child through creative and age-appropriate activities.

This is a fully remote position, requiring the specialist to engage with families and provide educational guidance and support virtually. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of toddler development and a passion for early childhood education. You will work closely with parents to support their child's learning journey and create a strong home-school connection. We are committed to providing exceptional care and education, and this role is crucial to that mission.

The remote nature of this position allows for flexibility and the opportunity to connect with families from the comfort of your own home.

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and daily routines for toddlers.
• Foster a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Provide direct care and supervision to toddlers, attending to their individual needs.
• Support the development of motor skills, language, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate activities such as singing, reading stories, and sensory play.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, providing updates on their child's progress and development.
• Offer guidance and resources to parents to support learning at home.
• Observe and document children's developmental milestones and behaviors.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the learning space and materials.
• Collaborate with other team members on curriculum development and center initiatives.

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with toddlers in an early learning setting.
• Excellent knowledge of toddler development stages and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with both children and adults.
• Proficiency in using online communication platforms and educational technology for remote engagement.
• A patient, warm, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to create and implement creative, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace for remote work.
• Background check and valid references required.

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the early development of young children. You will enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance that a remote role provides. Our client is committed to professional growth and offers opportunities for continued learning and development in the field of early childhood education. Join a supportive and dedicated team that values innovation and quality care.

This role based in spirit near Welkom allows you to work from anywhere with a stable internet connection, contributing to a vital educational service within the Free State .