Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

You'll care for and teach young children at a workplace day care centre in Klerksdorp, from nappies to first letters. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Klerksdorp (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day

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

• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach
• Experience with children with special needs
• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training

• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Lunch provided on school days
• 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.
• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.