Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings)

You'll care for and teach young children at a community creche in Pinetown, from nappies to first letters. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting

• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Matric

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

• Reduced fees for your own child
• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• 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.