Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds)

You'll care for and teach young children at a private pre-primary school in Montague Gardens, from nappies to first letters. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a private pre-primary school in Montague Gardens. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

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

• Experience with children with special needs
• Basic music, art or movement skills for group activities
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

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

• 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.