Grade 0 Teacher

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in Africa seeks a Pre-Primary educator to create stimulating learning experiences. Responsibilities include delivering future-focused education, maintaining partnerships with the learning community, and managing academic performance. Candidates must hold relevant educational qualifications and have 2-5 years teaching experience. Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• SACE certification and police clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education to stimulate student talents.
• Maintain constructive partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Manage student behavior and academic assessment.

Skills

Demonstrated planning and organisation skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Computer and digital literacy

Education

Post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD

Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)

PGCE if degree is suitable

Tools

First Aid certification

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 offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Pre-Primary educators will be expected to create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and get children ready for formal schooling so as to maximise the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every child. 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

• a post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD as a minimum or 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