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ECD Practitioner (Toddler Class) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Education & Teaching

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Job Description

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

The work is in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
Observe each child and note milestones in their development file

What you need

Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
Paediatric first aid certificate

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): Form 30 clearance letter, ECD qualification certificate or proof of enrolment plus paediatric first aid card.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Umlazi.

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.

Before you hit apply

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.