Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a private pre-primary school in Umlazi give children a strong start. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Umlazi; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• 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

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

• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Experience with children with special needs

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

• 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.