ECD Mentor​/Trainer​/Facilitator

Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based early learning experiences through Early childhood care and education (ECCE) hubs that integrate centre-based early learning, a learning-materials library, accredited and non-accredited training, and caregiver-baby playgroups. Join the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well established and has been in operation for more than 89 years.

This position is suitable for a person who resonates with the Cotlands values of play, responsibility, excellence, impact, possibilities and responsiveness.

The role in Mamelodi requires the individual to mentor dependent and independent adult learners through a blended learning journey. The trainer is required to manage and coordinate all activities in relation to learners, enrolments, progress and assessments with all entities involved. Provide the day-to-day support and encouragement to ensure learners overcome any challenges. Make recommendations to management to ensure that learners are prepared for final assessments.

• Mentorship and support
  • Manage relationships, including Resolving conflict
  • Operate with passion, commitment and emotional intelligence
  • Problem-solve and identify opportunities to work through key issues or challenges in order to affect actions clearly and quickly
  • Support practitioners/Toy librarians to set their learning goals that align with the learner journey
  • Proactively build and align stakeholders, capacity and resources to get things done efficiently and achieve objectives
  • Create a supportive learning environment
  • Embrace change, make change happen, and helps others to accept new ideas.
• Plan, prepare and implement as per SOPs
  • Implement learning activities that align to the Learning Journey
  • Facilitate online/in-person support Sessions for adult learners
  • Conduct assessments and compile accurate progress reports
    
    Communicate with learners, donors, team members and accrediting bodies
  • Set, communicate and track goals and timelines
  • Utilise resources efficiently
  • Participate in meetings and feedback sessions

• Relevant degree/qualification – Early childhood Development qualification an advantage (Minimum ECD level
  5)
• Proven track record of at least 3 years training/facilitating within the ECD sector
• Ability to speak and understand English and an additional African language.
• Experience in managing, mentoring and coaching adult learners.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner.
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong administrative and planning skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, M&E software and/or programmes

Leadership Social Skills Cognitive Skills Management Skills Achievement Orientation Integrity Commitment to Excellence Innovativeness