Description:
School Name: Little People Montessori Pre-School
Job Position: Teacher Assistant
Teaching Environment: 3-6 years
Contact Person: Shell
Email: lilpeople@me.com
Position Starting Date: 14th April 2026
School Location: Sea Point, Cape Town
Description: Little People Montessori Preschool is looking for a Montessori qualified 3-6yr assistant teacher. The position is available from 14th April 2026
The ideal applicant needs to have the following attributes:
• A sound understanding of, and passion for the Montessori philosophy • Paediatric First Aid Training • Police Clearance Certificate • Montessori 3-6 training • Experience in a Montessori pre-school • A love of child • A calm, warm, cheerful, energetic disposition • Punctual and reliable • Kind and gentle, upholding the commandments of Dr Maria Montessori in all interactions with children. • Self-driven with organisational and classroom management skills • Computer literate (MS Office & Canva) • Must be able to manage our preschool’s social media presence on Facebook and Instagram • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills • A thorough understanding of the developmental and holistic needs of pre-primary-aged children • Knowledge/experience of environmental matters and sustainability • Must be available one evening a month (Friday/Saturday) to help assist with kiddies’ movie nights.Should you wish to apply:
Please submit a short motivational letter explaining why you would like the position and what you can bring to the role, details of your experience and qualifications together with your CV and the names of three contactable referees.
Our school, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognizing and accepting this disclaimer.