Educational Au Pair | Sunninghill | R22 000 - R25 000 Per Month

Au Pair Extraordinaire

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary (as advertised)
R22 000 – R25 000 per month
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** Au Pair Extraordinaire, founded in 2007, is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education placement services. They are seeking a full-time Educational Au Pair for a family in Sunninghill, Johannesburg, to care for a newborn and a 4-year-old. This permanent position offers a salary of R22 000 - R25 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) plus SARS rates per km, with a start date of January 2027, preceded by a December handover. **What you will do** * Assist with both the newborn and 4-year-old. * Provide educational support and general care for the newborn. * Assist with general care, supervision, and preparing simple meals and snacks for both children. * For the 4-year-old: * Deliver structured, age-appropriate homeschooling throughout the day, following the existing curriculum/programme. * Plan and prepare daily educational activities. * Teach foundational concepts such as early literacy and phonics, numbers and basic mathematics, fine and gross motor development, arts, crafts and creative activities, social and emotional development. * Read stories and encourage language development. * For the newborn: * Assist with full care of the baby, including bottles, sterilising equipment, food prep, baby laundry, and keeping baby’s areas tidy. * Provide general supervision. * Facilitate the meeting of age-appropriate milestones with educational activities relevant to age (tummy time, reading, singing, talking, and play). * Manage wake windows. * Assist with daily feeding and nappy changes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric qualification. * At least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience (excluding work done for friends and family) within the last 2 years. * Own, reliable car and at least 12 months driving experience. * At least 2 contactable childcare references. * Clear criminal record. * South African ID document. * 28 years old plus. * Female. * ECD qualification or Education Degree (Foundation Phase). * Newborn experience. * Passion for children. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for a dedicated and experienced female professional, aged 28 or older, who possesses a strong passion for children and holds an ECD qualification or an Education Degree (Foundation Phase). The successful candidate will have proven experience in formal childcare, specifically with newborns and 4-year-olds, including structured educational support and full infant care. Applicants must be reliable, responsible, and capable of committing to a permanent position, with their own reliable transport, a clear criminal record, and verifiable childcare references. **Deadline** 4 Nov 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/educational-au-pair-sunninghill-r22-000-r25-000-per-month-au-pair-extraordinaire Source: myjobmag

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Job description

* Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:00 * A family is looking for a EDUCATIONAL AU PAIR for their newborn and 4 year old * Area: Sunninghill * Children’s Ages: newborn and 4 year old * Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:00 * Duties: Candidate will be required to assist with both children. The 4 year old will need educational support with care for the newborn while also assisting with general care, supervision and preparing simple meals and snacks. * 4 year old duties: structured, age-appropriate homeschooling throughout the day, following the existing curriculum/programme, planning and preparing daily educational activities, teaching foundational concepts such as early literacy and phonics, numbers and basic mathematics, fine and gross motor development, arts, crafts and creative activities, social and emotional development. Reading stories and encouraging language development * Newborn duties: Assisting with full care of the baby including bottles, sterilising equipment, food prep, baby laundry and keeping baby’s areas tidy general supervision, meeting of age appropriate milestones with educational activities relevant to age tummy time, reading, singing, talking, and play, managing wake windows, assisting with daily feeding and nappy changes. * Special Requirements: 28 years old plus, female, ECD qualification or Education Degree Foundation Phase, newborn experience * Start Date and contract term: January 2027 start - permanent contract with a December handover with the current Au Pair * Salary: R22 000 - R25 000 per month Gross, before deductions + SARS rates per km All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements: * Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years. * Must have their own, reliable car and at least 12 months driving experience. * Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references. * Must have a clear criminal record * Must have a passion for children * Must have Matric * Must have a South African ID document. Closing Date: 4 Nov 2026

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