Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds)

You'll care for and teach young children at a primary school aftercare programme in eMalahleni, from nappies to first letters. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in eMalahleni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic

• Matric
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children

• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training
• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

• Lunch provided on school days
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Reduced fees for your own child
• 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.
• Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.