Preschool Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Salt Rock in Ballito invites applications for a Preschool Teacher (full-time) to commence duties in January 2027. The role focuses on teaching and coordinating activities in line with Curro's curriculum and ECD guidelines, promoting learner development and positive attitudes.

The candidate should hold a Diploma in ECD (NQF level 6) with at least 1 year of ECD teaching experience and familiarity with the IEB curriculum, plus strong communication and planning skills to manage classrooms and

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECD or equivalent (minimum NQF level 6).
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects per Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines.
• Plan and oversee activities inside and outside the classroom and manage assemblies.
• Maintain record-keeping, parent/learner meetings and admin duties.
• Observe learner behaviour and provide feedback to management and parents.
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework.

Skills

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Communication

Organization

Planning

Education

Diploma in ECD

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Preschool Teacher (full-time) at Curro Salt Rock in Ballito to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30152

Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher at Curro Salt Rock in Ballito. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning and overseeing activities (inside and outside the classroom), mealtimes, hygiene, break times, sleep time, teaching materials and concerts
• Plan and manage administration, including lesson planning and assessment of outcomes, record-keeping, parent and learner meetings, overseeing student teachers and leading assemblies when required
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Observe and record learner behaviour daily and manage feedback to parents and management as well as problem areas
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Diploma in ECD or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills