RETIRED TEACHER / ACADEMIC TUTOR

Finselect Personnel; George; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Finselect Personnel seeks an educator to support Grade 2 and Grade 5 learners with daily homework and projects. The role emphasizes patient, nurturing instruction and adapting methods for individual learners, including those with special educational needs.

The candidate should have a teaching qualification and Afrikaans experience, with strong math skills and reliable transport. Afternoon schedules and potential weekend sessions during exams are typical.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience, preferably more.
• Must have previous experience teaching in Afrikaans.
• Strong proficiency in Mathematics.
• Experience working with Grade 2 and Grade 5 learners will be advantageous.
• Must have patient, nurturing and able to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learners.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs will be highly advantageous.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Must be reliable, punctual and committed.
• A retired teacher with a passion for education and helping children reach their full potential would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grade 5 and Grade 2 learners with daily homework and schoolwork.
• Provide guidance and support with school projects and assignments.
• Assist learners in preparing for tests and examinations.
• Provide additional academic support where required.
• Reinforce concepts taught at school and identify areas where learners may require additional assistance.
• Assist particularly with Mathematics and other core subjects.
• Prepare learners for examinations, including additional weekend sessions when required.
• Create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Exercise patience and understanding when working with learners with special educational needs.

Skills

Mathematics

Afrikaans teaching

Patience

Special needs support

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Grade 5 and Grade 2 learners with daily homework and schoolwork.
• Provide guidance and support with school projects and assignments.
• Assist learners in preparing for tests and examinations.
• Provide additional academic support where required.
• Reinforce concepts taught at school and identify areas where learners may require additional assistance.
• Assist particularly with Mathematics and other core subjects.
• Prepare learners for examinations, including additional weekend sessions when required.
• Create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Exercise patience and understanding when working with learners with special educational needs.

Key Requirements

• Teaching qualification is essential.
• Minimum 510 years teaching experience, preferably more.
• Must have previous experience teaching in Afrikaans.
• Strong proficiency in Mathematics.
• Experience working with Grade 2 and Grade 5 learners will be advantageous.
• Must have patient, nurturing and able to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learners.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs will be highly advantageous.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Must be reliable, punctual and committed.
• A retired teacher with a passion for education and helping children reach their full potential would be ideal.

Working Schedule

• Monday Thursday: Afternoons
• Exam Periods: Additional weekend sessions may be required for exam preparation.