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

Little ones at a Montessori pre-school in Vereeniging learn through play, and you'll set up that play. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Vereeniging, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Prepare simple, nutritious snacks and keep the kitchen hygienic
• Help aftercare learners with homework and reading
• Feed, change and settle babies and toddlers on their routine
• Chat to parents at drop-off and pick-up about how the day went
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

• Matric
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• 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

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

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

• 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.