Job Description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people's lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH's School's Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Job Title:

Preschool Teacher (Pre-Primary Educator)

Location:

Maragon Olympus, Pretoria East

About Maragon Olympus

Maragon Olympus is a

Christ-centered, parallel-medium school

that offers a nurturing and inspiring environment where learners are encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our school community is a family of teachers, learners, and parents working together to prepare children for a meaningful future. Our Pre-Primary phase emphasizes

learning through play

and an

inquiry-based learning approach

to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Role Overview

Pre-Primary educators at Maragon Olympus create learning experiences that stimulate and grow individual talents while preparing children for formal schooling. They play a key role in maximizing each child's

personal, physical, and psycho-social development

within a safe and Christ-centered environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Primary Educators are expected:

To deliver

future-focused education

where learners are motivated, inspired, and challenged through

play-based

and

inquiry-based learning

. To nurture and guide learners in alignment with

Christian values

while celebrating their individuality. To demonstrate

strength of character, integrity, and professionalism

at all times. To develop and maintain constructive, ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and the broader community. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a

positive, respectful, and open-minded

way.

They will be accountable for:

Academic Delivery

- Planning and facilitating engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.

Academic Assessment & Reporting

- Observing, documenting, and reporting learner progress with accuracy and insight.

Student Behaviour Management

- Creating a nurturing, structured, and respectful classroom environment.

School Brand Ambassadorship

- Representing Maragon Olympus with pride and excellence in all professional capacities.

Administration

- Maintaining accurate records and fulfilling administrative requirements.

Health & Safety

- Ensuring learners' safety and wellbeing at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

A Post-Matric Certificate (NQF level 5) in

Early Childhood Development

(minimum) OR An undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in

ECD

or

B.Ed (Foundation Phase)

. A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable (e.g., Psychology).

SACE certification

and valid

Police Clearance

(non-negotiable).

2-5 years teaching experience

in Pre-Primary or Foundation Phase. Strong

computer and digital literacy

. Valid

First Aid certification

.

Attributes & Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

A commitment to being a

lifelong learner

, reflecting, inquiring, and staying abreast of global education trends. Strong

planning and organizational skills

with excellent attention to detail. Outstanding

interpersonal skills

, with excellent written and verbal communication. A proven ability to manage professional relationships with

maturity, high emotional intelligence (EQ)

, and grace. Professional

time management

and reliability as a minimum expectation. Evidence of

critical thinking

and appropriate problem-solving abilities. * A heart for children, a passion for

play-based, inquiry-driven learning

, and a desire to inspire them in their faith journey.