Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified early childhood educator to join our team in a remote wilderness environment, where they will be responsible for planning and delivering a structured pre-school programme for children of staff living on the reserve. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a close-knit community setting and is comfortable with weekend work and occasional after-hours support.
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 in the original job description.
Salary & Benefits
- R25,000 per month
- Provident fund: 7.5% employee contribution
- Discovery Medical Aid: 50% company contribution
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