ECD Classroom Assistant

ADvTECH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH in Johannesburg seeks a Classroom Assistant to support early learners within our private education network. You will uphold the school ethos, assist children in school readiness, implement a holistic daily programme and participate in ongoing assessments, interviews, and reports with parents; teamwork is essential to our mission.

The role focuses on nurturing young learners, following a structured daily schedule and contributing to a positive learning environment within the ADvTECH

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric Certificate held.
• Experience with young children in a school-like environment.
• Ability to work in a supportive team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the ethos of the school and assist with classroom activities.
• Prepare children holistically for the next grade.
• Assist with school readiness and daily programme.
• Contribute to continuous assessment and reporting to parents.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure team success.
• Participate in school events and child-centered activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Rapport with children

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties required:

• To be responsible for all duties as required of a Classroom Assistant.
• To uphold the ethos of the school;
• To prepare the children holistically for the next grade
• To assist them in school readiness;
• Continuous assessment throughout the year that can be communicated to parents through interviews and written reports;
• To work effectively together as a team towards the success of the school;
• To follow a well-designed daily programme;
• To participate in any general events that take place during the year;
• To integrate all learning activities through the active involvement of the child;
• To uphold the informal teaching style by learning though play;

Competencies/Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, pupils and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
• Ability to work within a team;
• Good organisational skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Excellent rapport with small children;

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement is a Matric Certificate.

Experience:

• Must have experience working with young children in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment.