Kindergarten Teacher - Primary School Readiness

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Access to teaching resources and tools

Supportive school community

Nurturing work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Kindergarten Teacher for a progressive primary school in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social skills for children aged 4-6 to build a solid educational foundation.

You will create a nurturing classroom, support school readiness, and collaborate with parents and staff to promote holistic development in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Qualified Kindergarten Teacher or holder of an Early Childhood Education qualification.
• Proven experience teaching kindergarten or similar age group.
• Strong knowledge of school readiness standards and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive kindergarten curriculum focused on school readiness.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active learning.
• Assess children's progress through various methods and provide individualized support.
• Foster early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding academic and social-emotional development.
• Organize and lead age-appropriate educational activities and field trips.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Engaging learners

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive primary school in Klerksdorp, is seeking an enthusiastic Kindergarten Teacher to prepare young learners for formal schooling. This role is pivotal in establishing a strong educational foundation, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and essential social skills. You will create a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning in children aged 4-6, contributing to the academic excellence of our school in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive kindergarten curriculum focused on school readiness.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active learning.
• Assess children's progress through various methods and provide individualized support.
• Foster the development of early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's academic and social-emotional development.
• Organize and lead age-appropriate educational activities and field trips.

Requirements

• Qualified Kindergarten Teacher or holder of a relevant Early Childhood Education qualification.
• Proven experience teaching kindergarten or similar age groups.
• In-depth knowledge of primary school readiness standards and curriculum development.
• Excellent classroom management and engagement techniques.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, parents, and staff.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in early education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities in Klerksdorp.
• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• The fulfillment of nurturing the next generation of learners.