Early Childhood Tutor & Farm School Developer

SUMMARY:
Private Family based at a Game Reserve close to Philippolis is looking for an Early Childhood Tutor & Farm School Developer.
 
This position ideal for a kind, organized educator with additional, providing foundational education, play-based learning and emotional development for two children (ages 3 and 1.5) in a remote setting on a wildlife game reserve.
 
The tutor will also be tasked with developing, initiating and growing a small, progressive "farm school" that may eventually serve children from the staff’s families and other farms.
 
This role combines hands-on teaching, creative curriculum development and a strong sense of independence and care. The ideal candidate brings passion for early learning and additional secondary skills that can enrich the wider reserve environment.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Provide play-based early education for young kids in a remote reserve setting.
Design and grow a nature-based micro-school
Develop and deliver daily learning activities, routines, and developmental goals from scratch.

Requirements:

Early Childhood Development (ECD) certificate or diploma strongly preferred
Montessori, Waldorf, or similar certification is a plus
First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
3+ years in early childhood education, tutoring, or play therapy
Highly creative and resourceful in low-resource, remote environments
Organized, patient, gentle, and emotionally mature
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Bonus: yoga, wellness, fitness, counselling, life coaching, admin, or mindfulness training
Valid driver’s license

Package & Benefits:

Monthly Salary: R8-10K depending on experience and qualifications
Opportunity to be involved with a dynamic team and Big Cat conservation, and a rare opportunity to co-create a micro-school from the ground up
Live- in (board and lodging with a private ensuite room)
Hospitality industry norms apply