Teacher
| Division | Pinnacle College |
| Business Unit | Pinnacle College Copperleaf – Pre-Primary |
| Minimum experience | Not Applicable |
| Company primary industry | Education Management |
| Job functional area | Education |
| Location | Centurion, Gauteng |
| Closing Date | 18 December 2024 |
POSITION OVERVIEW
The ADvTECH Schools Division spearheads the private education industry, significantly advancing the sustainable development of human capital in South Africa.
Principal Objective Statement
- To develop a learning experience that fosters unique skills and prepares youngsters for formal education.
- To establish and sustain a learning environment and culture that prioritizes future-oriented education, fostering motivation, inspiration, and challenge among students. Employs a variety of pertinent and established methodologies to optimize the personal, physical, and psychosocial development of each kid.
- To consistently exhibit fortitude, honesty, and professionalism.
- To cultivate and sustain productive and continuous collaborations with coworkers, parents, guardians, and community members. To engage and cooperate with all members of the educational community in a constructive, polite, and open-minded manner.
- As a lifelong learner, one must consistently engage in personal inquiry, reflection, and action to enhance their practice and comprehension of teaching and learning while staying informed about global educational trends.
Primary Responsibilities
Academic Performance (35%)
- Stays informed about future-oriented educational trends in the Pre-primary Phase, deliberately integrating them into teaching and learning activities along with Crawford Pillars.
- Executes the school curriculum and other pedagogical methodologies to design engaging, inspiring, pertinent, and differentiated learning experiences both locally and worldwide.
- Enhances the curriculum and instructional program by rendering classes more captivating through the implementation of stimulating and engaging pedagogical methods and suitable learning resources, including technology.
- Facilitates and guarantees that the educational settings are conducive to the lessons.
- Facilitates the optimal and efficient allocation of classroom help to improve the educational experience within the classroom.
- Engages in collaboration, planning, liaison, and reflection with fellow members of the learning community on a frequent basis.
- Facilitates supplementary programs, responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and events occurring in the school.
- Offers students customized, differentiated educational resources and provides individualized assistance as needed.
- Engages in, integrates, and utilizes professional development resources, techniques, and pedagogical methods.
- Demonstrates a continuous dedication to “lifelong learning,” stays updated on pertinent practices, and is readily available for relevant growth and training opportunities.
Academic Evaluation and Documentation (20%)
- Evaluates and documents students’ progress (academic, social, emotional, and other) consistently and systematically, maintaining current records in the prescribed format of the school, so developing a comprehensive understanding of each student in the class.
- Complies with academic standards established by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic plan.
- Evaluates and tracks student performance and progress through data-driven decision-making and delineates further steps in the individualized learning pathway.
- Delivers feedback and reports to parents, Principals, and/or the Academics Department throughout the year (STASY, Inquiry Units, Others).
- Engages in dialogues concerning the moderation of completed assessments.
Management of Student Conduct (15%)
- Regulates student conduct in the classroom by instituting rules, fundamental agreements, and processes as anticipated behaviors.
- Enhances the personal, social, physical, and emotional well-being of individual students, student groups, and the entire school community.
- Offers counsel and recommendations to students and their parents or guardians regarding scholastic and social issues related to the student’s welfare.
- Identifies students with potential learning impediments and notifies relevant individuals to initiate further measures for individual advancement.
- Notifies relevant personnel and parents about the provided support and the subsequent action plan to be implemented.
School Brand Ambassadorship (10%)
- Understands and exemplifies the Crawford International mission statement while embodying the Crawford International ethos.
- Serves as a paragon of work ethic, demeanor, and professionalism. Adopting the Crawford International DNA
- Continuously enhances the sustainability and efficient operation and management of the institution.
- Facilitates supplementary programs, responsibilities, extracurricular activities, assemblies, devotions, and many events occurring within Crawford International. Participates in and assists with various school activities and events.
- Enhances the esteemed reputation of the school and its brand both internally and externally, and is immediately accessible to promote the institution at Open Days, exhibitions, and similar events.
- Facilitates the professional growth of novice educators and student interns as necessary.
- Submits articles for newsletters, school magazines, yearbooks, social media, or other required platforms.
Management (10%)
- Complies with timetabling criteria and enables their proper implementation in classes.
- Coordinates trip plans by securing the appropriate approvals and collaborating with service suppliers as required.
- Preserves and sustains the Crawford International learning space as a vibrant educational environment.
- Conduct inventory assessments of consumables and equipment, as relevant, to monitor utilization and ensure requisite availability. Restoration and substitution
- Prepares for and engages in Staff, Phase, and Grade meetings as necessary.
- Facilitate the preparation of annual budgets and subsequent spending management.
- Informs the Principal and administration when substitute is necessary and provides assistance with substitution as needed.
- Adheres to the annual and termly plans and recommends modifications if necessary.
Health and Safety (10%)
- Vigilantly monitors and oversees children in recreational and activity zones as necessary.
- Administers medical assistance as a first aid certified staff member, when prescribed or when the medical condition necessitates intervention, ensuring that all incidences are promptly reported to Management and parents through the designated channels.
- Monitors and inspects the classroom and play areas for hazardous objects or conditions, eliminates or cordons off dangers where feasible, and promptly reports safety concerns to the school leadership team.
- Continuously raises awareness of personal safety and social issues among pupils.
Proficiencies
- Exhibited exceptional planning and organizational abilities with a strong focus on detail.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills accompanied by superior written and vocal communication talents, as well as professional presentation capabilities.
- A demonstrated history of managing professional relationships with maturity and elevated emotional intelligence.
- The incumbent must exhibit professionalism and adhere to the brand message.
- Effective time management is an essential prerequisite for the position.
- Exhibited proficiency in critical thinking and effective problem-solving.
Educators aiming to enhance their management and leadership skills are anticipated to attain proficiency in the following competencies:
- Commercial Aptitude – Comprehending the overarching framework and all components involved in managing a school.
- Strategic Thinking – Capability to formulate strategic plans that position the school for a sustainable future.
- Execution – Comprehending the conversion of strategic plans into daily actionable tasks.
- Customer Orientation – The capacity for patience and comprehension regarding the desires and requirements of parents and students, along with the most effective means to accommodate their needs.
- Collaborative Relationships – Esteem for colleagues and the capacity to establish cooperative alliances with other senior executives, vendors, suppliers, and clients.
- Decision Making – The capacity to make informed, data-driven judgments and to proactively capitalize on emerging possibilities.
- Capability Development – Proficiency in coaching, offering feedback, and providing advice. The capacity to effectively cultivate others and engage in challenging discussions when necessary.
- Performance Leadership – Aligns individuals with a compelling vision and guides the team in accomplishing goals and attaining ambitious targets.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Cognizant of the influence of their actions on others. Capacity to sway individuals and cultivate connections.
Minimum Requirements
- Post Matric Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Early Childhood Development for Grades 0000-000;
- Degree (NQF Level 6) in Early Childhood Development or equivalent. Education (Foundation Phase)
- PGCE for degrees considered appropriate for a Pre-Primary educator, such as Psychology.
- Valid SACE certificate;
- Police Clearance
Preferred Qualification:
- Degree (NQF level 6) in Early Childhood Development or Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
Minimum Experience Required
- 2 to 5 years of instructional experience.
- One-year teaching internship (subject to the Principal’s discretion)
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