Preschool Teacher

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Paid time off and holidays

Meaningful early education impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a nurturing Preschool Teacher for their Centurion center. You will foster early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development and creativity through play-based learning, guiding children daily in a safe, engaging environment.

You will plan age-appropriate lessons, observe progress, and communicate with parents while collaborating with a supportive team to create a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Understanding of child development stages and early learning principles.
• Patience, creativity and passion for working with young children.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans fostering development.
• Create a safe, clean and stimulating classroom environment.
• Observe and assess children's progress and provide feedback to parents.
• Manage classroom behavior and promote positive social interactions.
• Engage children in activities like art, music, storytelling, and outdoor play.
• Communicate regularly with parents about development and activities.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a nurturing and energetic Preschool Teacher to join their vibrant educational center in Centurion . This role is at the heart of early learning, responsible for creating an engaging, safe, and stimulating environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow. You will foster foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and creativity through play-based learning. This position is ideal for an educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and contributing to a positive and supportive school community, working directly with children daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote intellectual, social, and physical development.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Observe and assess children's progress, providing constructive feedback to parents and colleagues.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, promoting positive social interactions and conflict resolution skills.
• Engage children in various activities, including art, music, storytelling, and outdoor play.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children.
• A deep understanding of child development stages and early learning principles.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Access to professional development opportunities and training.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• The reward of contributing to the foundational education of young minds.