Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Parents at this private pre-primary school in Rosslyn trust you with their children every morning. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Rosslyn; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day

• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• 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

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

• 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.