ECD Practitioner (Toddler Class)

Parents at this private pre-primary school in Prospecton trust you with their children every morning. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine

• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Matric
• Paediatric first aid certificate

• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach
• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training
• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities

• 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.
• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.