Early Childhood Development Practitioner

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner will implement all curriculum lesson plans, manage the classroom and attend to all ECD administration work.

Programme Implementation:

• Organize weekly teaching plan according to the curriculum lesson plan.
• Request age appropriate resources to support the lesson plan.
• Conduct daily teaching according to the curriculum lesson plan.
• Identify children with learning barriers and elevate to the Principal.

Administration:

• Attend staff meeting as per the invite from the Principal.
• Attend parents’ meetings as per the invite.
• Attend all internal workshops.
• Accept and guide the beneficiaries.
• Report monthly on beneficiaries’ performance and programme’s progress.
• Support excursions by informing parents of all requirements.
• Capture daily attendance registers of the learners.

Classroom Management:

• Store learning and teaching support material safely at all times.
• Set-up the learning environment according to the age groups.
• Manage learner behaviour appropriately.
• Maintain a safe and clean learning environment.
• Educate learners on health and safety protocols to follow.
• Handle emergency situations with care.

Qualification and

Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Teaching – minimum NQF level 4 Certificate in ECD.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience.

Required Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi task.
• Prioritize workload.
• Meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Accountability.
• Fluent in at least two languages.

Behavioural

Competencies:

• Passion for community work and love for children.
• Time Management.
• Relationship Building.
• Professional Conduct.
• Public Speaking.
• Presentation skill.
• Ability to function in challenging multi-faceted NGO environment.

Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.