Child Minder / Language Development Assistant

We are looking for a caring, patient, and engaging Child Minder to spend quality time with

our 4-year-old son on weekends or public holidays, focusing on developing his language, communication, and

social skills through play and everyday interaction.

Responsibilities

• Read books together every day.
• Encourage back-and-forth conversations during play.
• Ask open-ended questions to stimulate thinking and conversation.
• Sing songs, nursery rhymes, and participate in language-based games.
• Narrate everyday activities to build vocabulary.
• Encourage curiosity by talking about objects, people, and the environment.
• Replace passive screen time with interactive play, reading, and conversation.
• Create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where our son feels confident to communicate.

Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Early Childhood Development (ECD), or

a similar recognised qualification.

• Experience caring for or working with young children (ages 3–6).
• Excellent spoken English.
• Warm, energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoys engaging with children.

Working Hours

Weekends only (Saturday and/or Sunday). Approximately 3–6 hours per day (hours to be agreed).

Location

Century City, Cape Town.

Pay

R150 to R200 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

If you enjoy helping young children learn through conversation, books, music, and play, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a brief introduction, details of your experience with children, and your contact information.

Pay: R150,00 - R200,00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an early Childhood Development qualification?
• How many years have you worked with children aged 3–6 years?
• What ages of children have you cared for?
• Have you worked as a child minder before?
• Have you ever worked with children who had speech delays or developmental delays?

Please explain.

• What would you do if a child refused to speak during an activity?
• How do you help a child improve their vocabulary?
• What activities do you use to encourage language development?
• Describe your responsibilities in your most recent role.
• How would you encourage a four-year-old to speak in complete sentences?
• What books would you recommend reading to a four-year-old?
• Give three examples of open-ended questions you would ask during story time.
• How would you teach a child new words during everyday activities?
• How often do you believe children should be read to?

Work Location: In person