Kalahari: School Teacher posted by Wild Dreams Hospitality

About the Role

Wild Dreams Hospitality, a renowned private conservation reserve in the Kalahari, is seeking a dedicated and nurturing school teacher to join their on-reserve team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a structured, developmentally appropriate pre-school programme for children of staff living on the reserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate pre-school programme addressing the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each child
• Supervise children at all times, maintaining a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
• Provide a variety of learning experiences including storytelling, games, songs, and activities introducing early literacy and numeracy concepts
• Develop culturally inclusive programmes and establish consistent routines and positive guidance frameworks
• Observe and document children’s progress and communicate regularly with parents
• Plan and coordinate holiday programmes for children on the reserve
• Integrate children with special needs in a respectful and supportive manner
• Manage programme administration including daily activity plans and monthly schedules
• Train, guide, and conduct performance assessments of any departmental support staff
• Liaise with relevant professionals regarding identified developmental concerns
• Participate in community activities and promote early education and literacy

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Education (BEd) essential
• Formal training in Early Childhood Development required
• Montessori accreditation advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence required
• Computer literate
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, wilderness environment
• Weekend availability and occasional after-hours support required

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• R25,000 per month
• Provident fund: 7.5% employee contribution
• Discovery Medical Aid: 50% company contribution