GROW Educare Centres is a non-profit social enterprise based in Cape Town and with regional offices in Midrand and Durban. Since 2014, we’ve been challenging the status quo in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. We are determined to bring 5-star early learning that unlocks human potential to every neighbourhood. To achieve this ambitious vision, we create an ecosystem for ECD centres that ensures children receive high quality early learning and that centre owners run professional and sustainable small businesses. Our 5 Steps to 5 Star programme offers ECD owners a complete recipe for success and includes all the tools, training and resources needed to operate a professional centre. As part of this, we have developed an integrated mobile app that is now available to any early learning centre (ECD) in South Africa. This mobile application suite ensures that centre owners have all the tools, resources and training in the palm of their hand and includes tools and resources for teachers and parents.
They are looking for a dynamic team player with at least 10 years teaching experience in the foundation phase /early childhood development, excellent interpersonal skills and strong planning and organisational skills to fill the role of Programme Manager in our Midrand office. You will be accountable for the effective implementation and management of the GROW Programme for Step 2 to 5 ECD centres in the region to support ECD owners in offering high-quality early learning services and running sustainable businesses.
If you have a growth mindset, resilience and response-ability (yes, we spelt that correctly), operate pro-actively, are comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment, can work collaboratively with and through others and believe in the worth of pursuing a sector-wide change, you might be the right person for our team.
Responsibilities:
Manage the implementation of the GROW Programme in Step 2 to 5 ECD centres according to the respective packages of support and to the required standards.
Manage the education and business mentor team and ensure mentoring, guidance and centre visits are provided according to the respective package of support.
Track education mentor reporting, guide the team in developing action plans to address issues and ensure implementation thereof.
Track reporting of business sustainability and progress towards registration of Step 3 to 5 ECD centres, guide the team in developing action plans to address issues and ensure implementation thereof.
Review APP activity and data of Step 2 to 5 centres, ensure centres meet the requirements, identify issues and implement plans to address them.
Build relationships with ECD owners and teachers, visit centres and engage on matters related to education, management and business sustainability
Oversee the Compliance Check, Learner Assessment and Teacher Evaluation process in the region, develop action plans based on results with team and ensure implementation thereof
Manage the regional training, education and business mentoring calendar in line with the national calendar
Facilitate training for ECD owners, teachers and interns
Plan and host meetings with STEP 5 ECD owners.
Assist with management of external monitoring and evaluation process
Provide input in the development of Education strategy
Recruit interns and manage the regional internship programme
Provide feedback to the Regional Implementation Manager and submit monthly reports
Requirements and Competencies:
Please note this is an employment equity position
A relevant Diploma or Degree in Education
At least 10 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase /Early Childhood Development
Knowledge of early childhood development programmes
Experience in directing and shaping curriculum and teaching process
A Driver’s License, having your own transport will be an advantage
Proficiency in MS Office suite and comfortable with technology
English speaking, ability to speak Tswana or Zulu will be an advantage.
Experience in managing a team
Solid experience in training and facilitating training sessions
Strong development and interpersonal skills
Apt in building, managing and retaining strong relationships with customers
Initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Please forward your CV to [email protected] with a short covering note explaining why you would like to work for GROW, how your skills, experience and accomplishments meet the requirements for the position, why you believe you would be an asset to GROW as well as your remuneration expectations.
Package: R360K per annum and Group Life benefits
For more about GROW with Educare Centres, refer to www.growecd.co.za