Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings)

Parents at this workplace day care centre in Alberton trust you with their children every morning. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play

• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Matric
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer

• Experience with children with special needs
• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training

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

• 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.