Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings) – Fixed-Term

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a community creche in Krugersdorp give children a strong start. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

• Matric
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Paediatric first aid certificate

• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• 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
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter

• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.
• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.