Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings)

Little ones at a primary school aftercare programme in Vanderbijlpark learn through play, and you'll set up that play. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

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

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

• 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.