Creche Assistant (Baby Room)

Parents at this private pre-primary school in Richards Bay trust you with their children every morning. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file

• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Matric
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer

• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training
• Experience with children with special needs
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

• Lunch provided on school days
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter

• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.
• Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.