Preschool Teacher

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Access to teaching resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Preschool Teacher in Paarl to lead a classroom of young learners. The role focuses on planning play-based activities, monitoring progress, and communicating with parents.

Hybrid on-site and remote parent engagement is available to support holistic child development. The ideal candidate has an ECE qualification with teaching certification, preschool experience, and strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualification in early childhood education with teaching certification.
• Experience teaching preschool or kindergarten.
• Knowledge of child development theories and curricula.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans based on ECE best practices.
• Create a safe, stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Assess and monitor children's progress with feedback to parents and colleagues.
• Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based activities.
• Maintain open communication with parents via in-person and digital platforms.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Play-based learning

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification with teaching certification

Tools

Educational software

Job description

About the Role

A vibrant preschool in Paarl is seeking a creative and dedicated Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom of young learners. You will be instrumental in creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment that fosters foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. This role involves planning and executing play-based learning experiences, observing children's progress, and communicating effectively with parents. The position offers a hybrid model, integrating on-site teaching with remote parent engagement for comprehensive child development support, ensuring a holistic approach to early education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans based on early childhood education best practices.
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Assess and monitor children's progress, providing constructive feedback to parents and colleagues.
• Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based activities.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, utilizing both in-person and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Relevant early childhood education qualification and teaching certification.
• Proven experience teaching preschool or kindergarten age groups.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and curriculum implementation.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Comfort and proficiency in using digital tools for parent communication and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities.
• Hybrid work arrangement for balanced professional engagement.