Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a Montessori pre-school in Hammarsdale give children a strong start. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Hammarsdale; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play

• Warm, patient and energetic with small children
• Matric
• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer

• Lunch provided on school days
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies

• Put your ECD level and first aid certificate in the first lines of your CV; creches check these before anything else.
• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.