Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

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

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

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

• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Experience with children with special needs
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Lunch provided on school days

• 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.