Teacher's Assistant

SUMMARY:
To provide employees working in a remote environment access to a safe space where their children can interact, play, and learn.
The programme currently supports children aged 2 to 13 years. Its aim is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children can reach their full cognitive, emotional, social, and physical potential. The curriculum adopts an eclectic approach, using CAPS as a guideline and aligning with South African Department of Education standards.
Generally, the Private Game Lodge Teacher’s Assistant is accountable for the following key result areas:

Assist with all essential classroom requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety and administrative duties.

Ages 5+: Deliver structured lessons appropriate for their age group in an engaging and constructive way.

Ages 2–4: Design and oversee developmental and educational activities.

Assisting with lesson planning and classroom activities.

Supporting classroom administration and daily preparation tasks.

Supporting structured learning activities and developmental play-based learning.

Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and organised learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

Collaborating effectively with teachers, management, and lodge departments when necessary.

Supporting the monitoring and observation of children’s development under the guidance of teachers.

Participating in training, mentoring, and development opportunities

Supporting extracurricular and enrichment activities where necessary.

Upholding professionalism, integrity, and discretion at all times

Planning and implementing (with the support of the Lodge) extracurricular activities such as sports, game drives, and outings;

Be willing to grow with the children’s teaching needs up to Grade 10 (ages 13-15).

Be able to keep an orderly and organised learning environment, both outdoors and indoors

Have good social and observational skills and be a team player

Exercise integrity and discretion

POSITION INFO:
Skills & Experience

Experience in teaching at well-recognised pre- or primary schools (minimum of 4 years’ work experience, of which 1 - 2 years can be as a trainee);

Enrolled in or planning to enrol for BEd, PGCE, Honours, or relevant ECD qualification, or completed studies seeking practical experience would be beneficial.

Passionate about working with young children

Able to work cooperatively within a professional team environment

Previous experience working with children would be advantageous

Good command of written and spoken English

Strong values, self-motivated, responsible, and driven

Ability to work independently and show initiative

Positive, flexible, and adaptable personality

Good Computer Literacy

Code 8/10 Driver’s Licence PDP would be beneficial