Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a community creche in Sandton give children a strong start. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

The work, day to day

  • Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
  • Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
  • Run morning ring with songs, weather and counting
  • Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
  • Observe each child and note milestones in their development file

What you need

  • Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
  • ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
  • Warm, patient and energetic with small children
  • Matric
  • Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: paediatric first aid card, Form 30 clearance letter plus ECD qualification certificate or proof of enrolment.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Sandton.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryEducation & Teaching
ExperienceEntry level
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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