Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a community creche in Benoni give children a strong start. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Benoni, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file

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

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

• Lunch provided on school days
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• 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.