Grade 00 Class Teacher (Private Pre-School)

You'll care for and teach young children at a private pre-primary school in Epping, from nappies to first letters. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• 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
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting

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

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

• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.
• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.