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Our goal is to help create a more equal and prosperous society by giving its vulnerable children the advantage Welcome to Cotlands. As an organisation, we are working towards making South Africa a more equal society by creating access to play-based early learning opportunities for young children. T… read morehrough the generous investments of donors and partners, Cotlands initiates and facilitates innovative, play-based early learning opportunities for young children. Children are provided access to toy library and playgroup programmes aimed at improving school readiness. The programmes are designed to ignite potential through play by enhancing children’s social-emotional development, as well as their cognitive skills which includes creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. The goal is to ensure that children have the required skills to excel when entering formal schooling and to develop holistically for their future success.
Key Responsibilities
Child Development & Learning Support
Support children’s development across cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and language domains.
Assist in planning and facilitating age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
Help identify developmental delays and report concerns appropriately.
Curriculum Implementation
Support the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework (Birth to Four) and CAPS (where applicable).
Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom activities.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Ensure a safe, clean, and hygienic environment.
Follow child protection and safeguarding policies in line with South African regulations.
Support children’s nutritional and daily care needs.
Learning Environment Support
Help create an inclusive, engaging, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
Assist in setting up indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
Observation & Reporting
Support the observation and documentation of children’s development.
Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, progress notes).
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with teachers, centre managers, and support staff.
Engage positively with parents and caregivers.
Minimum Requirements
ECD NQF Level 4 Certificate (required).
Must live in Princess, Roodepoort, or surrounding West Rand areas.
Advantageous Qualifications
ECD NQF Level 5 (Higher Certificate or Diploma).
First Aid Level 1 certification.
Training in Child Protection/Safeguarding.
CAPS and NCF training.
Inclusive Education or Special Needs support training.
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