ECD Practitioner (Toddler Class)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description

You'll care for and teach young children at a Montessori pre-school in Cape Town CBD, from nappies to first letters. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

  • Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
  • Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
  • Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
  • Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
  • Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

You'll need

  • Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
  • Matric
  • ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
  • Warm, patient and energetic with small children

What's in it for you

  • Lunch provided on school days
  • Short holiday closures over December and Easter
  • Reduced fees for your own child

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: Form 30 clearance letter, ECD qualification certificate or proof of enrolment plus paediatric first aid card.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.
  • Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Experience2+ years
Posted15 November 2026
Closing Date16 December 2026
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