Only 480€ per week!
Kindergarten Teaching
Cape Town - South Africa
Play an active role in the early childhood development of local children in the Cape Town community.
Assist the teachers in the classroom with various different tasks and activities while helping the early childhood development of the children. Your care and attention would play a major role in the classroom in terms of teaching and interacting with the children.
Program
Living
Cape Town
South Africa
Program Description
You will play an important role in assisting the teachers in the classrooms and helping the early childhood development of the children in a primary school. You will get an opportunity to contribute to the teaching in the school and interact with the teachers and students while helping to improve the classroom activities.
There are over 120 children attending the school who are from various socio-economic backgrounds. Most of the children are from underprivileged families whose parents are not able to afford to pay for their kindergarten education.
We aim to help the early childhood education of these children and prepare them to start their education in primary school. Each child is provided lunch daily and the children also have the opportunity to develop their motor skills and take part in various sporting activities.
You will work with children aged 0 – 5 for five days a week, assisting the teachers in the classroom in various different aspects. The project is located 20km from Cape Town, making it an ideal location for those who wish to be close to the city.
Aims & Objectives
Offer a teaching experience in a local kindergarten in Cape Town while supporting local children.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Assisting children with eating
- Assisting children with brushing of teeth, hair etc.
- Assistance with events (Baking, fundraising etc.)
- Assisting the local teachers in the classroom (lessons etc.)
- Creating teaching materials, posters etc.
- Playing games with the children (indoors & on the playground)
The working hours will be based on the shift you are assigned. There are 3 shifts each day which is rotated on a weekly basis
07:00 AM – 16:00 PM
07:30 AM – 16:30 PM
08:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Tea break is from 09:45 AM – 10:00 & lunch break from 13:00 PM – 14:00 PM
Note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Note: The school closes yearly between mid-December until early January.
Participant Criteria & Requirements
Standard Requirements
Minimum age: 18
Maximum age: –
Minimum English level: Intermediate
CRB required: On Signup
Passport copy required: On Signup
Resume copy required: On Signup
Required qualification: None
Additional Requirements
- No additional requirements.
Additional Equipment
- Appropriate clothing
Location
Cape Town, the famous port city of South Africa, lies at the foot of Table Mountain. Even though a small city, Cape Town boasts of dynamic culture and nature. Best things to do in Cape Town include riding the cable cars to the top of the mountains to get a glimpse of the port city below, hiking, exploring the shopping malls and aquariums and even checking out a penguin colony. Cape Town also tressures its Dutch heritage and the remains of the era are still visible in the city.
About the Accommodation
The accommodation comprises of dorm rooms, with shared bathrooms. There is a dining room and lounge as well as an outside BBQ area with swimming pool.
Food Arrangements
All 3 meals daily are provided as part of our service but there are also two ‘mini’ kitchens for you to store and prepare your own food if you wish.
Facilities
You can find several services nearby such as Supermarket, ATM, Laundry and Restaurants.
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
The city has all of the amenities one would expect of a major city including cinemas, casino, bowling, bars, restaurants and much more.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Quick Facts
Name: Republic of South Africa
Population: 55 million
Capital: Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial), Pretoria (executive)
Language: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, Northern Sotho, Venda, Tsonga, Swati, Ndebele
Currency: South African Rand
Time zone: UTC +2
Country Information
South Africa is a vast country with an incredible variety in landscapes, people, traditions, languages, cuisines and more. The country is often referred to as the “Rainbow Nation” due to its population diversity. The country is also renowned for its wines, so make sure not to miss these while you are here!
While big cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg can look quite first worldly, most of the country has remained underdeveloped. This is a perfect example of the economic inequality that exists in the country.
South Africa is an ideal destination for those interested in nature and it is incredibly varied in terms of landscapes. The country boasts a large number of National Parks such as Kruger, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which is located in the desert, Addo Elephant National Park, Simangaliso Wetland Park and many more. It is also a great place to spot the “Big Five” (African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and White/Black rhinoceros) as well as a wide range of other species.
All in all, South Africa is an ideal place to start if you wish to travel in southern Africa and get a good insight into the region.
Climate
The climate in South Africa ranges from area to area. The southwestern corner of the country receives a Mediterranean climate, the northeastern regions are subtropical, the interior plateau is quite temperate and even a small area in the northwest has a desert climate.
Winter: South Africa is situated at a high altitude and during winters, temperatures can get very low. The coldest months are June, July and August.
Summer: During the summer months, most of the country receives rainfall and thunderstorms during the afternoon are not uncommon. Rain is heavier and more frequent in the eastern part of the country than in the west. The only exception to this rule is the Western Cape area, where rain is more common during the winter.
Culture
South Africa is often dubbed the “Rainbow Nation” due to its multicultural diversity. While 80% of the population is made up of Black South Africans, they all belong to different ethnic groups. A large number of Afrikaans (descendants of Dutch settlers) reside here, as well as many British descendants. Moreover, in the 1600s, Germans, Portuguese and French Huguenots brought in a large number of slaves from India and what is now Indonesia. Islamic and Hindu traditions are also a huge part of daily life in South Africa.
South Africa is so diverse that there are eleven officially recognized languages in the country, English being one of them. Another one of the official languages is Afrikaans, which is derived from Dutch.
Gastronomy
The food in South Africa is one of the highlights of most visitor’s time in the country. A great variety of restaurants serve both modern and traditional food. It is almost impossible to write about the cuisine of South Africa in brief as it is incredibly varied due to its multicultural sources. The diversity of its dishes is a great reflection of the cultural differences in the country. To summarize a bit, let’s divide it into two categories:
Traditional cookery
Traditional cookery is mostly prepared by indigenous people and traces back to the precolonial period. The food is generally cooked over an open fire and meat is one of the main ingredients, either stewed or grilled. Typical dishes include morogo, chakalaka, amadumbe and don’t forget to try tripe, a traditional treat that is considered a regional delicacy in the Cape.
Settlers cookery
This was introduced during and after the colonization periods. A popular style of South African cuisine is called “Cape Dutch” and is characterized by its use of spices. A famous dish, which is often regarded as the national dish, is babotie. It consists of spiced minced meat baked with an egg topping.
Transportation
Plane
South Africa is well developed in terms of inland air travel, with airports in all major cities. Numerous domestic airlines operate within the country and it is often the fastest way to get around albeit not the cheapest.
Bus
Bus is a great alternative to get around the country, although distances are often great. Major companies such as Greyhound and Intercape Mainliner operate between major cities with stops along the way.
Another option for you is Baz Bus, which offers a hop-on-hop-off service along popular tourist routes from one major city to another major city. It will also pick you up and drop you off at many accommodation options (including hostels and guest houses).
Train
Trains are a another alternative to travel around the country, with a national rail available. Budget options are available as well.
