Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings)

Little ones at a community creche in Brits learn through play, and you'll set up that play. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at a community creche. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file

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

• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Lunch provided on school days
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter

• 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.