Grade RR Educator
Are you eager to drive significant change in the educational and holistic well-being of children from under-resourced communities in South Africa?
We prepare our graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship and become empowered to identify and realise their goals, dreams, and human potential by providing full scholarships at no cost to students from underprivileged communities. Our commitment extends over a 19-year period, encompassing a comprehensive, high-quality educational experience that adheres to national standards.
Christel House has established a global network of fourteen schools providing education from Grade RR to 12. Among these, our Cape Town centre, launched in 2002, stands as the first of potentially more Christel Houses to be established in Africa. This pioneer institution currently impacts twenty local communities by providing an all-encompassing 19-year educational journey. Our focus is on nurturing strong ethical values and providing a plethora of supportive services, which include professional health care, balanced meals, psychosocial counseling, and family assistance.
About the position:
The incumbent GRADE RR educator will prepare very young learners for GRADE R by easing them into a formalized academic experience through play, teaching and instilling the important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter an organized educational arena. The GRADE RR educator must have a great love and patience for young learners, knowledge of best practices and Early Childhood Development methods, and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the young learner so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
The candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Main Responsibilities
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Plan and implement daily, creative and age-appropriate lessons.
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Use play, storytelling, music, art, reading, writing, life skills and physical activities to support learning.
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Promote learners’ physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
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Build learners’ confidence, self-esteem, independence and school readiness.
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Monitor individual learners’ development, abilities and challenges and report concerns when necessary.
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Complete learner assessments and quarterly evaluations.
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Maintain a safe, clean and organised classroom, including during outdoor activities.
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Assist learners with toileting, feeding, hygiene and other personal-care needs.
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Work effectively with Classroom Leaders, Teacher Assistants and volunteers.
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Maintain attendance, daily activity records and other required administration.
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Communicate positively with parents, guardians and colleagues.
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Attend staff meetings, training and workshops.
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Follow all school policies, procedures and professional standards.
Requirements
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Minimum Level 4 ECD Certificate; Diploma or BEd in ECD is advantageous.
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At least 2 years’ relevant teaching or Teacher Assistant experience.
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Must be bilingual with proficiency in English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa, will be advantageous if trilingual
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Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and planning skills.
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Strong child-development and ECD knowledge.
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Basic computer skills.
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Creative, patient, professional and able to work well in a team.
Physical and Professional Requirements
Because Grade RR educators work closely with very young children, the role requires the ability to participate actively in classroom and outdoor activities. The educator may need to sit, stand, walk, crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, climb, balance and reach, as well as assist learners with physical and personal-care activities. The educator must also be able to communicate effectively through speaking and listening.
Application Process:
Closing Date for Applications is 30th October 2026
Please send your CV, a cover letter and evidence of your credentials to The Principal at recruit@sa.christelhouse.org.
Ensure the subject line reads “Grade RR Educator”.
Christel House champions equality and diversity. Appointment rights are reserved.
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