5 Early Learning jobs in South Africa

Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based early learning experiences through toy libraries and early learning playgroups and training programmes. Join the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well established and has been in operation for more than 86 years.

This position is suitable for a person who resonates with the Cotlands values of play, responsibility, excellence, impact, possibilities and responsiveness.

The role of the Team leader: Early learning play groups requires the individual to provide guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the team for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals.

1. Leadership

   1.1   Set performance objectives

   p>1.1.1    Brief team
   < >1.1.2    Monitor and measure individual performance
   < >1.1.3    Plan and allocate work
   < >1.1.4    Discipline team members
   < >1.2   Establish a working team
   p>1.2.1    Identify and assign roles and responsibilities
   < >1.2.2    Orientate and induct new team members
   < >1.2.3    Coaching team members
   < >1.2.4    Train team members
   < >1.2.5    Lead the team
   < >1.2.6    Motivate and build the team
   < >1.2.7    Communicate and negotiate
   < >1.2.8    Manage and resolve conflict
   < >1.2.9    Develop a self-managing team that are equipped and empowered problem solve and self-regulate
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2. Self-management

   2.1   Communication

   p>2.2   Demonstrate sound financial judgment
   p>2.3   Utilise time efficiently and effectively
   p>2.4   Manage and cope with stress
   p>2.5   Take responsibility for own development and career growth

3. Resource management

   3.1   Interview and select team members

   p>3.2   Assist with budget plan and management
   p>3.3   Identify cost structures
   p>3.4   Conduct and comply with health and safety procedures
   p>3.5   Establish collaborative network and database of organisations within the region

4. Quality management

   4.1   Conduct meetings

   p>4.2   Solve problems
   p>4.3   Make decisions
   p>4.4   Conduct presentations and public speaking
   p>4.5   Prepare reports
   p>4.6   Meet client/donor needs
   p>4.7   Set clear working objectives
   p>4.8   Manage projects and workload
   p>4.9   Plan and allocate work
   p>4.10    Monitor compliance
   /li>

Provide input and feedback to the national team for quality improvement and service delivery to ALL stakeholders.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Knowledge and experience required

• Relevant degree/qualification (minimum ECD L5)
• Appropriate experience and knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office package
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Competencies

1. Ability to manage employees
2. Maintain strong ethics
3. Create a sense of connection and belonging
4. Nurture growth
5. Mentor and coach employees

By applying for the above mentioned position, applicants consent to Cotlands to conduct qualification, ID, Criminal and Reference checks on them which form part of its recruitment process.   
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2024 by close of business.
 
NB. Applicants who have not heard from Cotlands one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful and, any future correspondence from Cotlands thereof will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Seeds of Learning Early Care and Education Center (SOL), an NAEYC accredited childcare center, is accepting applications for their Executive Director position in Pagosa Springs, CO, serving children ages 2 ½-5 years.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing management, leadership, and integrity in the operations of SOL.

The Executive Director will manage all aspects of the program, including:

1. ECE legal and fiscal components
2. Staff management
3. Educational programming
4. Professional development
5. Operations and facilities management
6. Stakeholder relations
7. Fundraising

They will serve as a model for family support through family-centered practices.

In collaboration with the Board of Directors , the Executive Director will implement forward-thinking policies and procedures aligned with the program's vision, philosophy, mission, and goals of growth and best practices in Early Childhood Education.

The ED should be committed to continuous quality improvement, incorporating input from families and staff.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential, along with proficiency in current computer technology. Knowledge of budget management is required, and grant writing experience is preferred.

A full job description is available at growingseeds.org . Candidates must have:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field
• Preferably, a Colorado Director Qualified Certificate
• Experience as an ECE preschool teacher
• Some supervisory or management experience

This is a 40-hour per week, year-round position with a starting salary between $65,000 and $70,000 , depending on qualifications.

Please email your resume or contact Lisa Peters at

Seeds of Learning Early Care and Education Center (SOL), an NAEYC accredited childcare center, is accepting applications for their Executive Director position in Pagosa Springs, CO serving children ages 2 ½-5 years. The Executive Director is responsible for providing management, leadership, and integrity in the operations of SOL. The Executive Director will manage all aspects of the program including ECE legal/fiscal components, staff management, educational programming, professional development, operations/facilities management, stakeholder relations, fundraising, and will serve as a model for family support through family-centered practices. The Executive Director in collaboration with the Board of Directors, will implement forward thinking policies and procedures that are consistent with the program vision, philosophy, mission, goals of growth and best practices in Early Childhood Education. The ED will have a commitment to continuous quality improvement with input from all stakeholders including families and staff. The ED will be an effective communicator both orally and in writing and will be able to effectively utilize current computer technology in their work.

Must be knowledgeable in the field of budget management, and grant writing knowledge is preferred. A full job description is available at growingseeds.org.

Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood (or like degree), preferably a Colorado Director Qualified Certificate with experience as an ECE preschool teacher and some supervisory/management experience. This is a 40-hour a week year-round position with a starting salary between $65,000 – $70,000, depending upon qualifications. Please email resume or reach out to Lisa Peters at by May 23 for more information.

Seeds of Learning Early Care and Education Center (SOL), an NAEYC accredited childcare center, is accepting applications for their Executive Director position in Pagosa Springs, CO serving children ages 2 ½-5 years. The Executive Director is responsible for providing management, leadership, and integrity in the operations of SOL. The Executive Director will manage all aspects of the program including ECE legal/fiscal components, staff management, educational programming, professional development, operations/facilities management, stakeholder relations, fundraising, and will serve as a model for family support through family-centered practices. The Executive Director in collaboration with the Board of Directors, will implement forward thinking policies and procedures that are consistent with the program vision, philosophy, mission, goals of growth and best practices in Early Childhood Education. The ED will have a commitment to continuous quality improvement with input from all stakeholders including families and staff. The ED will be an effective communicator both orally and in writing and will be able to effectively utilize current computer technology in their work.

Must be knowledgeable in the field of budget management, and grant writing knowledge is preferred. A full job description is available at growingseeds.org.

Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood (or like degree), preferably a Colorado Director Qualified Certificate with experience as an ECE preschool teacher and some supervisory/management experience. This is a 40-hour a week year-round position with a starting salary between $65,000 – $70,000, depending upon qualifications. Please email resume or reach out to Lisa Peters at by May 23 for more information.