Support Teacher

**Requirements**:

- Teaching degree or diploma with a minimum of 1 years’ teaching experience.
- A minimum of 1 years working experience in the NPO sector will be beneficial.
- Computer Literate.
- Fluent in written and spoken Afrikaans and English.
- Must have a valid driving licence and own reliable transport.
- Must be prepared to obtain a code 10 driving license and drive a passenger vehicle.
- Ability to work independently and as part of our great team.
- Ability to work flexible hours (some weekends and evenings occasionally).
- Attention to detail, ability to plan and prioritise work, meeting deadlines to successfully deliver range of programme outcomes/deliverables.
- Ability to have effective communication skills, problem solving skills, stress management, creativity, resourcefulness and an openness to learning and growth.

This position is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the School Enrichment Programme for the Pebbles Project.

**Performance areas**
- Programme Development
- Training Initiative
- Learner On-site Support Initiative
- Practitioner On-site Support Initiative
- Centre management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Administration

**Programme Development**
- To assist the SEP Manager with the development of the SEP initiatives.
- To provide support to the SEP practitioners through on-site support and training.
- To present any other initiatives as requested by the SEP Manager.

**Training Initiative**
- To train practitioners in the developmental stages of learners, classroom management and discipline strategies.
- To educate practitioners in the implementation of the daily stimulation programme.
- To train practitioners to use toys and early learning resources to stimulate development.
- To share and demonstrate age appropriate teaching techniques with the practitioner.
- To review and evaluate the increase in knowledge and improved skill levels of the practitioners.
- To demonstrate and practice child handling skills with the practitioners.
- To develop the necessary administrative skills that are required of practitioners.
- To conduct and plan the monthly practitioner training sessions in alignment with government and stakeholder frameworks.
- To Identify and present relevant topics that enhance the personal development of practitioners.

**SEP Learner On-site Support Initiative**
- To assist with homework, tutoring and present vocational education lessons to learners.
- To teach/facilitate life skills activities as allocated by the Life-Skills and Extra-Curricular Manager.
- To design and implement positive discipline strategies (i.e. a rewards system).
- To teach study methods and techniques to learners to prepare them for their examinations, as allocated by the Life-Skills and Extra-Curricular Manager.
- To identify learners with barriers to learning and gather background information (Learner On-Site Support Investigation).
- To refer learners who are not developing as desired to case discussions.
- To refer learners with multiple barriers for case conferencing.
- To facilitate reintegration of learners to school or refer to EAP Second Chance  Initiative.
- To assist with the collection of school reports.
- To assist with the implementation of the Life Skills and Extra-Curricular Service.
- To utilize the Life-skill Mobile Classroom to implement initiative activities.

**Practitioner On-site Support**
- To identify, adapt and implement strategies for practitioner development.
- To model appropriate ways for practitioners to engage with the children.
- To demonstrate and practice classroom management.
- To coach practitioners in the methods of using educational resources and learning materials.
- To evaluate the implementation of the daily programme and the use of the knowledge and skills addressed in training.
- To conduct building, landscaping and play area inspections.
- To manage the leave administration of practitioners.
- To conduct a baseline assessment for each practitioner and utilise findings to develop monthly training content and on-site support.
- To take overall responsibility for the practitioner evaluations/performance development.
- To present model lessons that promote positive discipline (SEP reward system).
- To research and develop resources that can be used for multi-grade teaching.
- To present on-site training to the practitioners on the life skills initiatives and activities.

**Centre Management**
- To take overall responsibility for the general upkeep of the building, landscaping and outdoor/play areas of all the centres.
- To assist the Area Manager with the facility maintenance checklist and to create a needs list that must be updated annually.
- To ensure initiatives are implemented correctly at the centres.
- To ensure centres are neat and clean.
- To take overall responsibility for the layout of centres.
- To purchase and distribute all the educational resources as required to allow centres to function efficient