Grade 00 Class Teacher (Private Pre-School)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a Montessori pre-school in Tzaneen give children a strong start. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went

• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Matric

• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Experience with children with special needs
• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training

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

• 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.