PLAYSCHOOL GREEK TEACHER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Johannesburg is seeking a full-time Playschool teacher. The ideal candidate will foster a language-rich environment for young children, focusing on Greek language acquisition and holistic development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, continuous assessment, and professional interaction with parents. Applicants should have a relevant degree, teaching qualifications, and a good command of Greek and English. The closing date for applications is May 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Greek in an ECD setting.
• Experience working with children aged 14 months – 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Create a language-rich environment for Greek language immersion.
• Plan and prepare lessons in alignment with the curriculum.
• Assess and observe each child's development continuously.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Greek Language

English Language

Computer Skills

Nurturing Personality

Education

Degree in Education

Professional Teaching Qualification

Certificate of Proficiency in Greek (Ellinomatheia)

Job description

SAHETI School is an independent, co-educational, English-medium school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, whilst promoting the values and ethos of Hellenism. The school is situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Applications are invited for an energetic, creative and innovative full-time Playschool teacher, who meets the below listed requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating a language-rich environment to immerse children in Greek, fostering language acquisition and supporting their holistic development in a Playschool setting
• Planning and preparation in alignment with the school’s curriculum
• Comprehensive and continuous assessment and observation of each child’s development
• Daily professional interaction with parents
• Close teamwork and collegiality within the Playschool

Skills and Competencies:

• Must have the ability to identify with the values and ethos of the school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and most importantly with young children
• Is motivated and uses initiative
• Have a good command of the Greek and English languages
• Strong computer skills, both for administrative purposes and ICT in the classroom
• Must have a warm and nurturing personality

Desired experience and qualifications:

• Appropriate degree and/or professional teaching qualification
• A certificate of proficiency in the Greek language (Ellinomatheia) will be an advantage
• Experience teaching Greek in an ECD setting
• Experience working with children aged 14 months – 3 years
• Valid SACE certification and police clearance

Written applications and detailed curriculum vitae, including the names of three contactable referees, should be addressed to: HR Manager at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 30 May 2025
SAHETI School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy, should a suitable candidate be found. Submitting a CV does not entitle the applicant to automatically be called for an appointment. Failure to meet the pre-requisites of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should an applicant not hear from the school within two weeks of the closing date, it must be assumed that their application was not successful.

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