Grade 00 Class Teacher (Private Pre-School)

You'll care for and teach young children at a private pre-primary school in Umhlanga, from nappies to first letters. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Umhlanga-based, with most of your time spent at a private pre-primary school.

• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading

• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Matric

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

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

• 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.