We are seeking a skilled ECT, who shares our belief in creating a positive and happy childhood, for each of our friends. Combined with a high-quality understanding of early childhood and a passion to grow together, we guide and nurture our friends, to flourish and aim for the stars! 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the GRO journey and become an inspirational leader in a child’s life. 

Benefits

Remuneration

• Above award rates including annual salary reviews
• Flexible working hours
• Retention allowance
• $3,000 sign on bonus paid after the 6 months’ probation period
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Free Fire Safety training yearly
• Free Safe Sleep Training (SIDS QLD) yearly
• Free ACA Yearly membership yearly
• Free Yearly Team Building & Professional Development days

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Incredible Team member childcare discounts, on all gap fees.
• Family-owned centre with high levels of respect shown throughout.
• Mentoring to provide encouragement for professional development and opportunities to network with Educators within the local community.
• Regular morning teas and lunches are provided to all staff each month by the owners.
• At GRO we pride ourselves on effective team collaboration, to enhance this, we explore team building opportunities, at team meetings, as well, as external team building activities, out of hours for everyone to enjoy!
• Educator birthdays and work anniversaries are celebrated each year.
• All expenses paid dinner and drinks to celebrate the year gone by, as well as an individual end of year gift hamper or gift cards for each Educator to enjoy. 

Task & responsibilities

1. Plan, implement and evaluate an educational program for children from birth to five years, in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS).
2. Design learning in both indoor and outdoor environments, using a range of materials and equipment to support each child’s development.
3. Provide experiences and activities that build motor skills, social skills, confidence and understanding.
4. Support language and early literacy development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and conversations with individual children and small groups.
5. Introduce early numeracy, music, art and literature in ways that are play based and age appropriate.
6. Observe and document each child’s learning and progress, and use these observations to plan next steps.
7. Monitor children’s health, nutrition, wellbeing and safety, and identify early signs of illness, emotional concerns, developmental delay or disability, referring and following up as required.
8. Identify factors that may affect a child’s progress and work with families and support services to address them.
9. Build strong partnerships with families, sharing information about their child’s learning and development, and attend parent meetings as needed.
10. Participate in staff meetings, service planning and quality improvement processes.
11. Mentor and guide educators in the room, and supervise student teachers on placement.
12. Engage with the local Mount Isa community and family support programs where appropriate, including respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and culture.
13. Comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child protection obligations and the centre’s policies and procedures.

If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful contribution to children's educational journeys and meet the above requirements, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.

Join us at GRO Early Learning for a fulfilling career and make a significant difference in the lives of children and families. 

Qualification & experience

We require the following qualifications to be held by our team members:

• Bachelor Degree in Education with at least 1 year of work experience related to the position.
• Current Blue Card or Exemption Card
• Current First Aid and CPR – desirable