We are offering a Permanent full-time position for an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher with demonstrated skills in teaching children, promoting their social, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and building strong relationships with families and the community.
Benefits
We value our team and believe that our employees are our greatest asset. As a member of our team, you can expect:
- A collaborative, team-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued
- Career development opportunities
- Safe working conditions
- Diversified/inclusive team culture and supportive management
- Competitive salary
- Work-life balance
Task & responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated Early Childhood Teacher who can teach children, promote their social, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and be part of a great team. The key duties include:
- Follow the National Quality Standards and childcare regulations by developing and delivering a curriculum based on our service philosophies.
- Assist in planning and structuring educational and recreational activities that use equipment and materials to support children’s learning and development.
- Assist in developing teaching goals for the service and educators.
- Deliver educational activities and experiences that develop children’s confidence, understanding, motor and social skills.
- Assist children who have additional needs.
- Assist children in developing their language by participating in individual and group activities such as reading, singing, role playing storytelling, and informal discussions.
- Ensure that all children can participate in different activities and experiences.
- Identity children’s emotional, ill health, welfare, nutritional, safety, and other disability concerns that may impede children’s progress through direct observation and progress evaluation.
- Support children through daily routines, including meals, rest periods, and transitions.
- Develop and build a strong relationship with children and discuss their progress with parents and co-workers.
- Meet with parents, co-workers, and networking agencies to facilitate children’s progress and the delivery of a quality service.
- Be a positive leader and provide supervision and support to co-workers and students on placement.
- Ensure the learning environment is kept clean, organised, safe and hygienic.
- Attend to all Quality Improvement Plan weekly tasks.
- Assist in the administrative tasks required to ensure that the standards are being met.
The successful applicant will also have opportunities to engage in the design and build of an innovation centre for the inclusion of children of all abilities and their families that is currently underway on an adjoining block. This is a unique opportunity to lead the way in early childhood inclusion.
Qualification & experience
- A Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching (or higher)
- 1+ years of full time experience as an Early Childhood Teacher (long day care setting)
Are you the one?
- Do you have a Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching (or higher)?
- Do you have a minimum of 1 year full time experience as an Early Childhood Teacher (long day care setting)?
- Do you have a current First Aid certificate?
- Do you have sound written and verbal communication skills?
- Do you have a clear understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework?
- Do you have good knowledge of the rules and regulations for children's services?
- Are you willing to mentor colleagues and bring new and bright ideas into our service?
- Are you willing to undertake professional development and be part of a rotating roster?
Licenses/Certification needed
- Relevant Graduate Diploma qualification or higher
- First Aid certificate
- Working with Children Check (NSW)
Required attributes
- Strong knowledge of the childcare industry and rules
- Fantastic organisational and teamwork skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems independently
- Respect family values, traditions and beliefs
- Willingness to take on board and implement expectations from families
- Ability to learn and grow and create a great pre-kindy environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Energetic
- Motivated
- Reliable
Sounds like you?
- Please submit your resume and cover letter using the link provided in the job advertisement.
