Teacher: Preschool

Greenwood Bay College; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Bay College in Plettenberg Bay invites applications for a Pre-Primary educator. You will foster early childhood development and create stimulating experiences to support individual growth.

The role requires relevant ECD qualification, SACE registration, and a PGCE if Psychology background. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

We value lifelong learners and community involvement, with focus on safety, administration, and collaborative partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Post matric certificate or degree in ECD is required.
• PGCE required if degree is in Psychology.
• SACE certification and police clearance are requirements.
• 2-5 years teaching experience.
• Computer and digital literacy is required.
• First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Computer literacy

Digital literacy

First Aid

Education

Post matric certificate (NQF 5) in ECD

Undergraduate degree in ECD or B.Ed (Foundation Phase)

PGCE (if Psychology)

SACE certification

Police clearance

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