Afternoon Nanny / Homework Helper

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata annual salary 45000 R

Afternoon part-time schedule

Bloemfontein location

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an Afternoon Nanny/Homework Helper for two school-aged children (ages 7 and 9). The role focuses on after-school care, healthy snacks, homework supervision, and engaging activities until parents return.

The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and has a strong academic background with an interest in child development; First Aid/CPR is preferred and own transport is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or tutoring with school-aged children.
• Strong academic background across core subjects.
• Patience, reliability and time management skills.
• Ability to motivate children and assist with homework effectively.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Must reside in or near Bloemfontein and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Meet children from school at the designated time and location.
• Supervise and assist children with homework assignments.
• Ensure a safe and structured environment after school hours.
• Prepare healthy snacks for the children.
• Engage children in educational games, reading, or creative activities.
• Transport children to and from extracurricular activities as needed.
• Communicate with parents regarding homework progress and daily events.
• Light tidying of children's play areas and homework stations.
• Ensure children adhere to agreed-upon screen time limits.
• Establish a positive rapport with the children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Homework support

Time management

Patience

Good communication

Education

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and engaging Afternoon Nanny/Homework Helper for their two school-aged children (ages 7 and 9) in Bloemfontein, Free State. This role focuses on providing care and academic support during after-school hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the children from school, ensuring they have a healthy snack, supervising homework completion, and engaging them in constructive activities until the parents return. We are looking for an individual with a patient demeanor, a strong academic background, and a genuine interest in the well-being and development of children. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a family's routine in Bloemfontein.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting children from school at the designated time and location.
• Supervising and assisting children with their homework assignments.
• Ensuring a safe and structured environment after school hours.
• Preparing healthy snacks for the children.
• Engaging children in educational games, reading, or creative activities.
• Transporting children to and from extracurricular activities as needed.
• Communicating with parents regarding homework progress and daily events.
• Light tidying of children's play areas and homework stations.
• Ensuring children adhere to agreed-upon screen time limits.
• Establishing a positive rapport with the children.

Requirements

• Previous experience in childcare or tutoring, especially with school-aged children.
• Strong academic background, with proficiency in core subjects.
• Patience, reliability, and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to motivate children and assist with homework effectively.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Must possess own reliable transportation.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Good communication skills.
• References will be required.
• Must reside in or near Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata annual salary of 45000 R (based on part-time hours).
• Regular, predictable working hours in the afternoon.
• Opportunity to work closely with a family in Bloemfontein.
• Potential for additional hours during school holidays if desired.
• A chance to make a positive impact on children's academic and personal development.
• Paid according to agreed hourly rate.