Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a private pre-primary school in Sandton give children a strong start. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Sandton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group

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

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

• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Lunch provided on school days

• Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.
• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.