The Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) will report directly to the Centre Director of the applicable Early  Childhood Education Service and will be responsible for the program and curriculum of the relevant  educational space. The ECT will act in accordance with YWCA Canberra’s policies and procedures, National Quality Framework, YWCA Canberra’s Enterprise Agreement and any other relevant

Regulatory and/or funding bodies.

Responsibilities of this role include autonomous curriculum management, professional relationships  and networking with all stakeholders, compliance and regulatory responsibilities (with regards to  documentation of children’s learning), personal and professional development and general  administration and reporting duties.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous management of the curriculum and educational space. 
• Record management and documentation of curriculum and children’s  learning. 
• Editing and uploading the relevant pieces of educational documentation,  ensuring that they meet the philosophy, mission and goals of the  organisation and service.
• Supervision of educators and assistance where necessary.
• Training and mentoring of educators where necessary.
• Providing formal and informal high-level written communication to all  key stakeholders.
• Representation of YWCA Canberra Early Childhood Services at events  as directed by the Centre Director or Senior Early Childhood Services  Manager.

Knowledge and  Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood developmental theories,  particularly socio-cultural theories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behaviour guidance strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams of Educators.
• Demonstrated experience working as an Educator in an Early  Childhood service.
• A solid understanding of the NQS and NQF requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and overseeing holistic  curriculums.
• A good working understanding of Microsoft Office and other  software/programs
• Min 1 year relevant work experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent (Essential) or actively working towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Degree (50% completed minimum)
• A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration or NSW Working with Children registration.
• Australian Citizenship or suitable rights to work in Australia