Neurodiverse Home School Teacher — Calm, Planned Learning

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Old School Ties in Kommetjie, Cape Town, seeks a qualified Home School Teacher to lead a child’s homeschooling journey from January 2027, with an observation period in December to get to know the family. A calm, organized presence will shape learning around how the child learns best.

You will plan the curriculum, liaise with the homeschooling programme to stay compliant, observe incidental learning, and maintain gentle routines while supporting executive function and family communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience with special needs preferred.
• Strong planning skills and highly organized.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with families.
• Calm intuition and adaptability to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and structure the curriculum into actionable steps.
• Coordinate with the homeschool programme to stay compliant.
• Notice and nurture incidental learning from the child's interests.
• Maintain calm, predictable daily routines to support focus.
• Assist with executive function: schedules and tasks.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents.
• Afternoons may include outings and errands.

Skills

Planning skills

Well organized

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Old School Ties in Kommetjie, Cape Town, seeks a qualified Home School Teacher to lead a child’s homeschooling journey from January 2027, with an observation period in December to get to know the family. A calm, organized presence will shape learning around how the child learns best.

You will plan the curriculum, liaise with the homeschooling programme to stay compliant, observe incidental learning, and maintain gentle routines while supporting executive function and family communication.