Teacher Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Pre-Primary educator to create engaging learning experiences for children. The role requires strong qualifications in Early Childhood Development and 2-5 years of teaching experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering partnerships within the school community. This position offers an opportunity to truly influence early education and development.

Qualifications

• A post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD as a minimum.
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable.
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents.
• Deliver future-focused education that motivates and inspires students.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Digital Literacy

First Aid

Education

Post matric certificate in ECD

Undergraduate degree in ECD or B. Education

SACE certification

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