Montessori Assistant (Casa Class)

Little ones at a primary school aftercare programme in Vanderbijlpark 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.

Home base is a primary school aftercare programme on the Vanderbijlpark side of Gauteng. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• 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
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day

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

• 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.