Teacher

Crawford International; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Pre-Primary educator dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences. The ideal candidate will deliver future-focused education and manage student behavior while cultivating partnerships with the community. A minimum of a post matric ECD certificate and 2-5 years of teaching experience are required. This role promises an enriching and dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• SACE certification and police clearance required.
• 2-5 years teaching experience necessary.
• Computer and digital literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Develop constructive partnerships with colleagues and families.
• Manage student behaviour effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Critical thinking

Education

Post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD

Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education

PGCE if degree is in relevant field

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Pre- Primary educators will be expected to create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and get children ready for formal schooling so as to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every child. They will need:

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance:

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD as a minimum or an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately