Kindergarten Literacy Specialist: Inspire Reading & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative teaching environment

Literacy resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Teacher with a focus on early literacy to join our educational partner. You will design and deliver literacy-centered curriculum and foster a love of reading in young learners.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, implement engaging phonics and comprehension activities, assess progress, and create a print-rich, inclusive classroom that prepares children for primary school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Kindergarten Teacher with a relevant teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in teaching early literacy skills to young children.
• In-depth knowledge of early literacy methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for fostering reading enrichment and learning.
• Ability to create dynamic and differentiated lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive early literacy curriculum for kindergarten students.
• Utilize engaging methods to teach phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Assess students' literacy development through observation and formative assessments.
• Create a print-rich classroom environment encouraging reading and writing.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support literacy progress.
• Integrate literacy concepts across other subjects.

Skills

Early literacy

Phonics instruction

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reading motivation

Education

Teaching qualification (Kindergarten / Early Childhood Education)

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Teacher with a focus on early literacy to join our educational partner. You will design and deliver literacy-centered curriculum and foster a love of reading in young learners.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, implement engaging phonics and comprehension activities, assess progress, and create a print-rich, inclusive classroom that prepares children for primary school.