12 Early Childhood Education jobs in South Africa

LearningMate is seeking an Educational Content Reviewer to create educational material for a college- level early childhood education course focused on infant and toddler care. This role will have you collaborating with an experienced team to review educational content. The educational content will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning model. Content must be written in such a way that it is clear, engaging, and accessible to all types of learners.

Examples of Project Tasks:

• Provide a copy of your resume or CV
• Follow Client guidelines when reviewing content
• Revise content as needed
• Use provided templates properly to ensure consistency
• Write scenarios, case studies, and other items as needed to support assessments as needed
• Write assessment items using a variety of question types as needed

Requirements:

• Strong command of both written and verbal English
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience writing content for online courses
• Familiarity with educational theories, such as situated learning theory, adult learning theory, and the universal design for learning theory.

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):

• Teaching experience
• Assessment writing experience
• Experience working in the field

Overview

Join to apply for the Early Childhood Soccer Instructor role at Soccer Shots Los Angeles .

• Flexible schedule
• Bonus based on performance
• Training & development
• Free uniforms

Soccer Shots - Alexandria / Lafayette / Lake Charles is the #1 Children's Soccer program in the country. We hire instructors who love working with children, have some soccer experience, and are passionate about teaching our early learning curriculum. We aim for each Soccer Shots session to be the BEST 30-45 minutes of a child’s week, developing basic soccer skills, character, social growth, cognitive development, physical development, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.

• Instructing is a part-time position.
• Class sessions are typically 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; most sessions are 2–3 classes scheduled consecutively.
• You can offer 2 or 3 days a week and the schedule will be tailored to your availability.
• Schedules are consistent: same time and location each week for a semester (16 weeks).
• Season schedules typically follow school district calendars.

• Lead groups of 8-10 kids for a 30–40-minute class.
• Arrive on time and attend all scheduled classes.
• Utilize the provided class curriculum designed by education specialists.
• Keep accurate attendance and complete after-session reports.
• All equipment for classes is provided.

• Safety-conscious — your #1 priority is the safety of children under your care.
• Caring — engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
• Organized — plan ahead and conduct each session according to the lesson plan, maintaining order for the age group.
• Responsible — committed to fulfilling expectations as the instructor and face of Soccer Shots.
• Energetic — create a fun and exciting atmosphere that encourages participation.
• Prior experience with children ages 2-8 (former teacher, daycare worker, or tutor).
• Must pass Louisiana Department of Education and Louisiana State Police background check and complete abuse training.

• Candidate application
• Phone interview (15-20 minutes)
• In-person interview
• Soccer Shots class observation
• Background check
• Job offer

Room for growth. Part-time candidates are preferred; Soccer Shots may promote part-time instructors to full-time coaching coordinators and program directors as the organization grows. Soccer Shots is a great way to positively impact children's lives on and off the field.

Compensation: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Our coaches are at the heart of what we do — they create smiles and deliver character-building FUN by teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to kids in the local community.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career — if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!

• Job function: Education and Training
• Employment type: Part-time
• Seniority level: Entry level

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Diploma in Grade R Teaching and BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) programmes in the following modules:

Early Childhood Development

Health Education in Early Childhood Development

Practical Management of an Early Childhood and Development Center

Management in an Early Childhood Development Context

Theoretical Perspective in Education

1. Formulate teaching, learning, and assessment materials.

2. Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules effectively.

3. Participate in relevant programme, curriculum and material development.

4. Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.

5. Participate in school-based Teaching Practice assessments.

6. Provide academic support to students.

7. Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.

8. Participate in research and community engagement projects.

10.Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.

1. Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and SOPs.

2. Attend, participate and engage in meetings and workshops.

3. Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.

4. Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase

At least 3 years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution.

Knowledge and understanding in the relevant phase of Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase.

Experience in distance online teaching and learning environments will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound teaching and assessment skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational, administration and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

High level of digital literacy with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to cope with change.

Willingness to work when required on Saturdays.

We're Hiring: Early Childhood Development Practitioner (Facilitator/Trainer)

Location: Hatfield Pretoria

Institution: Wheelset Academy

Wheelset Academy is expanding We are looking for a passionate and qualified professional to teach and inspire our students who are pursuing the Early Childhood Development Practitioner course. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of childcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver training for the Early Childhood Development Practitioner qualification in line with QCTO and SETA requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and practical activities that align with curriculum outcomes.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Support students with workplace readiness and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with academic and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Certified copy of relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or Education (minimum NQF Level 5 or equivalent).
• Certified copy of South African ID
• CV
• Prior teaching/training experience in ECD or similar field.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Passion for empowering students and making a positive impact in education.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing accredited institution.
• Career development and skills growth within Wheelset Academy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, supporting documents, or queries to All certified copies should not be older than 3 months.

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Position Code

HRD-SA/10-027

Program

Kuyakhanya

Job Grade

Officer I (11)

Employment Type

Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)

Reporting To

Early Childhood Development (ECD), Lead

Location

Port Shepstone, South Africa

Coordinate and support the day-to-day delivery of Early Childhood Development (ECD) activities in the field. This includes assisting with coaching and mentoring ECD centres and RTOs on component tools, supporting Community Play Facilitators (CPFs), analyzing project data, and maintaining strong administrative and reporting systems.

• Coordinate and ensure all ECD workforce on the programme have the resource materials, training requirements, and logistical support needed for effective project implementation.
• Monitor attendance, lesson plan execution, and adherence to programme guidelines to ensure quality delivery at ECD Centres.
• Coordinate Pop-up early learning sessions and other outreach activities, ensuring tools and resources are prepared and available.
• Liaise with relevant service provider(s) and/or ECD workforce directly and prepare for Pop-Up tools and resources
• Provide on-site mentoring and practical guidance to ECD workforce, and any relevant service providers during visits, escalating complex issues to the ECD Lead as needed.
• Ensure ECD workforce follow agreed daily programmes and quality standards
• Facilitate problem-solving at the centre level, applying adaptive approaches to resource and delivery challenges
• Collect, analyse, and interpret programme data to track progress and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the ECD Lead with drafting and consolidation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Required Experience

• 2–3 years' experience in ECD programme implementation, training, or coordination.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching ECD educators/practitioners
• Knowledge of Department of Basic Education (DBE) norms and standards for ECD.
• • Valid, unendorsed driver's license with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience and willingness to travel extensively.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking capacity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under tight timelines.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and prepare clear reports.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
• Good listener and maintains accountability for their actions.
• Ability to work independently and under tight timelines.
• Proactive in completing tasks and identifying gaps and needs.

Elementary School Early Childhood (Kindergarten) Homeroom Teacher

CAMPUS: Johannesburg Campus | SUPERVISOR: Elementary Principal | START DATE: January 2026

POSTING DATE: 08 October 2025 | CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2025

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience , Mindful , Thinker , Globally Connected , Curious , Contributor ) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

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Position overview

The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher draws on a rich repertoire of pedagogical practices to inform curriculum for children's learning, development and wellbeing. They are responsive to children and their unique social, emotional, and learning profiles. The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher develops positive relationships with families and other AISJ team members. They collaborate, plan and implement intentional learning opportunities that incorporate a spirit of play and agency through concept-driven inquiry inspired experiences. The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher creates physical, temporal, intellectual, social and emotional environments that value the cultural and contexts of children and their families. They systematically analyse, assess, monitor and evaluate and share children's learning, development and wellbeing in ways to understand, acknowledge and document children's progress and development.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood teaching certification with at least a four-year degree in education.
• Master's degree or similar (preferred).
• Current teaching certification (appropriate to age level).

• International school early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development.
• Expertise in building a student-centered, concept-driven, play-based learning environment.
• Investment in and ability to develop a sense of community, belonging and trust.
• An ability to communicate and build relationships with Elementary learners, team members and families.
• A positive attitude and committed team player. Someone who is solution-focussed.
• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of early childhood learners.
• Experience with data-informed, responsive practices.
• Commitment to and proven success within a learning-focussed, collaborative professional environment.
• A proven ability to differentiate instruction to meet individual needs and integrate learning into the daily schedule.
• Understanding of a wide range of assessment tools and strategies with the ability to apply them to play-based instruction.
• Experience in integrating technology to enhance learning.
• Experience using standards and backwards design to plan instruction.

In addition to the grade level expectations, teachers at AISJ are welcomed into a collegial and collaborative working environment. In support of this, teachers are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team members with regards to planning, assessment, family and community collaboration, subject organization and homeroom responsibilities including behaviour, expectations and routines.
• Communicate and liaise with colleagues to identify and develop transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Take an active role in proactive behavior management and wellbeing of students.
• Use a range of strategies to differentiate learning.
• Collaboratively plan units of study.
• Attend and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Assist in supervision of student breaks. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families.
• Establish links with the community to ensure that families are kept informed about student progress.
• Participate in at least one co-curricular activity per year.
• Participate in and assist with school events as required.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development opportunities and implement new learning.
• Identify student needs and be the primary advocate of the students in meeting their needs.
• Provide learning environments that are stimulating where children can develop their potential and experience growth.
• Other tasks as determined by the supervisor.

Teacher Competencies

Planning for Learning

• Curriculum Design: Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.
• Collaborative Planning: Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences
• that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.

Maximizing Teacher Efficacy

• Student Agency & Critical Thinking Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
• Research-Based Instructional Excellence Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
• Connected Learning Design Weaves together global perspectives, real-world applications, and cross-disciplinary connections to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Collaborative Leadership Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

Reflecting as Practitioners

• Student Agency: Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.
• Data-Informed Practice: Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.
• Professional Growth: Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture

• Builds strong community-school partnerships and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.
• Adapts teaching practices by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner's unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connects
• learning to students' real-world experiences and cultural contexts.
• Fosters a growth mindset by encouraging calculated risk-taking and developing students' autonomy, personal responsibility, and ownership of learning.

All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.

• We are better when we act together.
• Our differences make us stronger.
• Every voice counts.
• Every voice matters.
• Every team needs individuals.
• Every individual needs a team.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday one hundred and eighty-eight) days per school year

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the electronic form please click here. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION

AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.

PRIVACY

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The IIE Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Online Centre has a Part Time Supervisor for Early Childhood Experience

Job Purpose:

The supervisor role will be required to observe student teachers that are studying the Higher Certificate in early childhood care and education qualification at The IIE supervisor is required to visit a student teacher once at a particular ECD centre. The observation will be for one lesson in the age group 2-4 years. The supervisor is required to provide developmental feedback and support the student teacher through a 3-week ECD based work integrated learning.

Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective Classroom Management

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Education specializing in Early Childhood Development (ECD)/ Foundation Phase OR Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Development (ECD)/ Foundation Phase and the undergraduate qualification or postgraduate qualification must include a focus on Early Childhood Teaching/Foundation Phase Teaching

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the associated phase (Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Experience) in which they will supervise students.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is a Part Time role.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance:

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.