Kindergarten Teacher - Early Years Foundation

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PD opportunities

Collaborative team

Well-resourced classrooms

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Kindergarten Teacher in Richards Bay to shape young minds and deliver high-quality early years education. You will foster curiosity, creativity, and foundational academic skills within a supportive learning environment.

The role emphasizes play-based learning, strong communication with parents, and collaboration with staff to provide a cohesive educational experience for reception-aged children.

Qualifications

• 1) Recognized teaching qualification with a specialization in Early Years Education or Primary Education.
• 2) Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks.
• 3) Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum for kindergarten students, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development.
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment that promotes active learning and exploration.
• Assess student progress through observation, assignments, and interactive activities, providing constructive feedback.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning atmosphere.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience.

Skills

Early Years

Classroom management

Communication

Curriculum design

Education

Teaching qualification - Early Years/Primary

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to shape young minds at their facility in Richards Bay . This role is focused on delivering a high-quality early years education, preparing children for their formal schooling journey. You will be responsible for creating an engaging, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and foundational academic skills. This is a rewarding opportunity for an educator passionate about early childhood development to contribute significantly to a child's formative years in the picturesque setting of KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum for kindergarten students, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development.
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment that promotes active learning and exploration.
• Assess student progress through observation, assignments, and interactive activities, providing constructive feedback.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning atmosphere.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification with a specialization in Early Years Education or Primary Education.
• Proven experience teaching kindergarten or reception-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to integrate play-based learning strategies effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for educators in Richards Bay .
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in early childhood education.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to well-resourced classrooms and learning materials.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys.