Education Mentor - Fulltime, Fixed Term Contract

Education Mentor - Fulltime, Fixed Term Contract

Position

Experienced Professional

Offer Salary

R13,000 - R15,000/monthly

Education Mentor - Fulltime, Fixed Term Contract

  • Location

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Offered Salary

    R13,000 - R15,000/monthly

  • Qualification

    Experienced Professional

  • Industry

    Employment
  • Date Posted

    3 weeks ago

  • Apply Before

    24 Sep, 2024

To provide ECD support, guidance and feedback to owners and practitioners of centres  to effectively implement the Grow ECD programme and ensure the achievement of high-quality early learning.  You will be required to travel to ECD centres throughout the Gauteng metropols as well as to our regional office in Midrand.

 

If you are a seasoned educator with grassroots experience, a dynamic team player with excellent mentoring skills and a passion for working with young children and their practitioners, you may be the ideal candidate for this opportunity.

 

Responsibilities:  

  • Assist with conducting the education needs analysis of ECD centres.
  • Guidance with set-up, appropriate classroom layout and implementation of the Grow Programme.
  • Plan and conduct site visits to ECD centres as per service package allocations.
  • Facilitate training of practitioners when required.
  • Provide online mentoring to ECD centre owners as per service package allocations.
  • Mentor ECD centre owners and practitioners towards best practice and the effective implementation of the Grow Programme. 
  • Provide guidance regarding health and safety standards. 
  • Oversee, guide and support ECD centres in the process of practitioner evaluations, learner assessments, progress reports and inventory check processes.
  • Monitor centres to ensure that quality education standards are met. 
  • Have a thorough working knowledge of the Grow App mobile suite.
  • Provide support and guidance in the implementation of the App usage by ECD centre owners and practitioners. 
  • Assist with App user follow-ups and collecting and recording feedback on user experiences.
  • Assist with information and App Support sessions.
  • Reporting and administration. 

 

Requirements and Competencies:  

 

  • A Diploma in Education, ECD or related (Minimum NQF level 5).
  • Fluent in English and at least one Nguni or Sesotho – Twana language is required.   
  • More than 5 years ECD sector experience. 
  • Knowledgeable about a play-based approach to development.
  • Experience in training and facilitation will be an advantage.   
  • A valid driver’s license is essential and own transport will be an advantage. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and be comfortable with change.
  • Emotionally intelligent with strong development and interpersonal skills. 
  • Able to clearly convey information, ideas, provide feedback, instruction, and guidance to ECD practitioners. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Initiative, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite and comfortable with technology.

The successful applicant must be adaptable, open to learning and change, be passionate about our cause, value diversity and the reinforcing of others’ self-worth.

 

Please forward your CV to debbie@growecd.org.za with a short covering note explaining how your skills, experience and accomplishments meet the requirements for the position and why you believe you would be an asset to Grow. 

 

 

Skills
Communication Time management Customer service Problem-solving Collaboration Teamwork Interpersonal skills Adaptability