Principal

• To teach the preschool children according to a set curriculum
• To take care of the children in every manner of their lives: hygiene, health, and well-being
• To ensure that the children receive the necessary play, sharing, intellectual and emotional support they require
• Ensure the smooth running of all administration as per programme requirements
• Manage staff daily activities as well as disciplinary and grievance processes when needed
• Motivate staff and Implement a staff performance management system
• Organise regular staff meetings
• Comply with the financial management policy
• Manage the fee policy and all other relevant policies.
• Research and keep curriculum up-to-date with educational developments
• Oversee planning and implementation of curriculum by teachers
• Set daily schedule for classes and ensure that they are enforced
• Manage learner’s reports
• Manage food menu – ensuring it is nutritional and affordable
• Ensure staff, parents and board of trustees are well informed about all school activities
• Maintain an open-door communication policy with parents and staff
• Research and submit options for: Concerts, Sports days, Fun days, Fundraisers to Director or Fundraiser
• Research and submit ideas for: outings, puppet shows, educational talks to Director or Fundraiser
• Lead the programme to deliver high quality, safe and effective Edu-care services and achieve all relevant targets
• Ensure a close interface between the Department of Health, Department of Education and the Department of Social Development and facilitate the development of the Preschool programme
• Attend and report on activities at monthly managements meetings
• Ensure a smooth running of the programme’s administration

• B. Ed (Foundation Phase)/three (3) year pre-primary diploma
• A member of the South African Council of Educators (SACE)
• Certified training in CAPS
• A police clearance as per Children Protection Act
• A minimum of five years continuous ECD teaching experience
• Management, leadership and supervision skills
• Conflict resolution and problems solving skills
• Time keeping and Ethical work practices
• Ability to manage unit/programme budgets
• Reporting skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail)
• Ability to communicate and transfer skills to the community
• Communications skills in at least two SA languages i.e. isiXhosa and English
• A valid South African driver’s licence