Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a private pre-primary school in Brakpan give children a strong start. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Brakpan, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal

• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Matric
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one

• Experience with children with special needs
• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training

• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Reduced fees for your own child
• 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.