Foundation Phase Teacher

Crawford International; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH’s School division seeks a dedicated Foundation Phase educator to deliver reading, literacy and numeracy with a child-centered approach. You will foster a stimulating learning environment, demonstrate professionalism, and partner with parents and the community to support student growth.

You will hold an undergraduate degree in ECD or B.Ed (Foundation Phase), SACE certification and police clearance, and bring 2–5 years of teaching experience, along with strong digital literacy and a focus

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase).
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology.
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements.
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience.
• Computer and digital literacy.
• First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Academic Delivery.
• Academic Assessment & Reporting.
• Student Behaviour Management.
• School Brand Ambassadorship.
• Administration.
• Health & Safety.

Skills

Computer literacy

First Aid

Excellent written & verbal abilities

Professional presentation

Education

B.Ed or ECD/Foundation Phase degree

PGCE (if Psychology degree)

SACE certification

Police clearance

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands including an online home-schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately
• Collaborative mindset - ability to work well as a member of a team