About The Role
We are looking for an Aftercare Assistant for grades 000 to grade 4. Aftercare Assistants support the running of the after school programme during school term (~4-5 hours / day) as well during school holidays (~8 hours / day).
Key Responsibilities For The Role Include
- Take initiative and act decisively
- Take responsibility for the care and safety of our children
- Conduct diligent and responsible monitoring of all students at the aftercare
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
- Run daily activities for the children according to our educational approach
- Liaise with parents
- Participate in relevant professional development
- Manage behaviour of learners according to the Nova Pioneer philosophy of culture and behaviour
- Help to maintain a neat and organised aftercare area
- Attend school functions
- Report to supervisor any problem which may occur with the children
- Participate in dismissal procedures at the end of aftercare, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult
- Ensure a professional, friendly and cordial relationship the both learners and parents
- Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
- Participate in Open Days
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader according to the schools needs
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- ECD Certificate / Currently studying towards Bachelors degree in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Ideal
- SACE
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You have an understanding of and passion for student-centered learning
- You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
- You are adept at using technology
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!
To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.
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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
Working at Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. Novaneers work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.
Please Note
- Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
- If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on talent.ke@novapioneer.com or talent.sa@novapioneer.com.
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