Pre-School Teacher (4 to 5 Year Olds) – Entry Level

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a primary school aftercare programme in Soweto give children a strong start. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the 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

• ECD Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Experience caring for children in a group setting, even as a volunteer
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children

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

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

• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.
• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.