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Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner

Support early learning through play-based education and care.

payments Avg: R13,000

description Overview

ECD Practitioners work with young children to build foundational skills in language, social development, and basic numeracy. They create safe, structured learning activities and communicate with caregivers.

**A Day in the Life:**
Supervising play, running learning activities, meal routines, and basic reporting to parents/guardians.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Prepare classroom and welcome children

08:30

Learning activities and guided play

11:00

Meals, routines, and supervision

13:30

Story time, admin, and parent updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Assistant Practitioner

0-2

Step 2

ECD Practitioner

2-5

Step 3

Senior Practitioner / Supervisor

5-8

Step 4

Centre Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 8,000 - R 20,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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