Aftercare Assistant

Educare House is a warm and fun-loving preschool and aftercare situated around the corner from Kirstenhof Primary School (KPS) in Kirstenhof. We provide preschool for children aged 4 months – 6 years and aftercare for children from KPS in Grades R–3.

We are growing rapidly and are looking for a reliable and warm part-time Aftercare Assistant to support our aftercare programme and assist with the smooth running of the afternoons.

Key elements of the role:

• Assist with supervising older preschool children and Grade R–3 learners during aftercare, including free play, homework time, and structured activities.
• Support clear, friendly, and professional communication with parents, in line with the school's communication guidelines.
• Help maintain a calm, organised, and welcoming aftercare environment.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who:

• Is warm, kind, and caring with children of preschool and primary-school age
• Is fun-loving and enjoys engaging with children through play, conversation, and activities
• Is a team player, happy to chip in wherever needed
• Has a positive, can-do attitude when faced with challenges
• Takes pride in doing their job well and looks for ways to improve the environment for the children in their care

Position details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Application Question(s):

• Which suburb do you live in?

The reason we ask this is because we need to understand whether it is feasible for you to travel to the school every day.

License/Certification:

• NQF Level 4 (Required)

Work Location: In person