AU PAIR / EDUCATOR

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 179,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Old School Ties in Parow North, Cape Town, seeks a warm Au Pair & Homeschool Educator to support two energetic boys aged 7 and 4. The role combines caring for the children with structured, low-demand home education and emotional coaching, aligned with the family's Christian ethos.

Responsibilities include designing gentle learning activities, guiding emotional regulation, arranging local outings, and assisting with light meals and light household tasks to support a calm, child-centered home

Qualifications

• Education degree in teaching preferred (B.Ed, PGCE or Foundation Phase/Early Childhood).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to learn about PDA and low-demand teaching approaches.
• Trainable, adaptable and collaborative with parents.
• Christian values aligned with family life.
• Experience managing school burnout or neurodivergence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Homeschool Instruction & Support: Design and facilitate low-pressure, engaging educational activities for our 7-year-old in line with his recovery from school burnout.
• Co-Regulation & Emotional Support: Guide both children through emotional regulation, using calm, collaborative approaches suited to PDA profiles.
• Childcare & Transportation: Execute school runs, facilitate social outings, and organize enriching local activities.
• Daily Support & Household Tasks: Prepare light meals/snacks and assist with light housekeeping related to children.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Child-led learning

Family communication

Education

B.Ed/PGCE/Foundation Phase/Early Childhood specialization

Job description

Au Pair / Educator – Parow North, Cape Town
Ref: 1083

Position: Qualified Au Pair & Homeschool Educator
Location: Parow North
Schedule: 4 Full Days per Week, 07:30-16:00
Sundays: 07:30-12:00 (Candidate can go to church with family)
Total Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Salary: R16 500
Start Date: ASAP

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a warm, patient, and qualified Au Pair with a teaching background to join our family in Parow North.

This role involves caring for two energetic boys (ages 7 and 4) and supporting our 7-year-old through a structured, low-demand home education environment following school burnout.

The ideal candidate brings strong emotional regulation skills, a willingness to implement neurodiversity-affirming approaches (specifically Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Drive for Autonomy) and a passion for child-led learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Homeschool Instruction & Support: Design and facilitate low-pressure, engaging educational activities for our 7-year-old in line with his recovery from school burnout.
• Co-Regulation & Emotional Support: Guide both children through emotional regulation, using calm, collaborative, and flexible approaches suited to PDA profiles.
• Childcare & Transportation: Execute school runs, facilitate social outings, and organize enriching local activities.
• Daily Support & Household Tasks: Prepare light, nutritious meals/snacks for the children and assist with light child-related housekeeping, such as tidying play areas and meal cleanup.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Tertiary degree in Education (B.Ed, PGCE, or Foundation Phase/Early Childhood specialization preferred).
• Transportation: Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Openness and willingness to learn about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Drive for Autonomy) and low-demand parenting/teaching frameworks.
• Trainable, adaptable, and receptive to positive collaboration with parents.
• Christian values and ethos aligned with family life.
• Experience: Experience managing school burnout, neurodivergence, or specialized learning support is a strong advantage.