Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Little ones at a primary school aftercare programme in Potchefstroom learn through play, and you'll set up that play. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Potchefstroom (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading

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

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

• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• 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.
• Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.