ECD Practitioner (Toddler Class) – Immediate Start

Parents at this workplace day care centre in Pinetown trust you with their children every morning. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group

• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Paediatric first aid certificate

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

• Reduced fees for your own child
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies

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