Preschool Teacher

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values based environment and offers learner centric, balanced, innovative, and relevant curricula across schools.

Vacancy Reference: 27942

Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher at St Dominics in Newcastle. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development, and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, preference will be given to EE candidates.

• Perform teaching duties, including planning and overseeing activities (inside and outside the classroom), mealtimes, hygiene, break times, sleep time, teaching materials and concerts
• Plan and manage administration, including lesson planning and assessment of outcomes, record keeping, parent and learner meetings, overseeing student teachers and leading assemblies when required
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Observe and record learner behaviour daily and manage feedback to parents and management as well as problem areas
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework

• Diploma in ECD or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem solving and report writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa