Grade 0 Teacher

Trinityhouse Schools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private school in Johannesburg seeks a Pre-Primary educator to create engaging learning experiences for children. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a post matric certificate in ECD or an undergraduate degree in ECD, along with 2-5 years teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing partnerships with parents and ensuring student academic delivery. Exceptional interpersonal and planning skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience in a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and the community.
• Experience in student behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for young children.
• Develop partnerships with parents, guardians, and colleagues.
• Accountable for academic delivery and assessment.

Skills

Strong character and integrity

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Professionalism

Planning and organization

Education

Post matric certificate in ECD

Undergraduate degree in ECD or B. Education

PGCE if degree suitable

SACE certification

Tools

Computer and digital literacy

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

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 maximize 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