ECD Practitioner (Toddler Class)

You'll care for and teach young children at a primary school aftercare programme in Rustenburg, from nappies to first letters. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a primary school aftercare programme in Rustenburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group

• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Matric

• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach
• Experience with children with special needs

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

• 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.