About the Role

We are looking for a caring Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly team. You will plan fun, play-based learning that helps children grow, learn and feel safe. You will watch how each child learns and use that to plan activities that suit them. You will work closely with families and keep them updated on their child’s progress. You are also required to guide and support other educators in your room.

Benefits

• Competitive pay above the award rate, plus super
• Paid programming and planning time
• Paid professional development and study support
• Clear career pathways 
• Mentoring and support for your teacher registration and accreditation
• A supportive leadership team and a friendly, collaborative workplace

Task & Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and reflect on daily play-based learning programs that follow the Early Years Learning Framework 
• Observe and record each child’s learning and development, and use this to plan next steps
• Keep a safe, clean and inclusive environment that meets child safety and staff-to-child ratio requirements
• Manage allergies, medical needs and emergency procedures
• Build positive, respectful relationships with families and share regular updates on their child’s progress
• Support children to get ready for the move to school
• Guide and mentor educators and students on placement
• Lead educational practice if appointed Educational Leader
• Help with the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and Assessment and Rating
• Keep accurate records and documentation, and follow child safe policies and reporting requirements

Qualification

• Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Relevant ACECQA approved Qualification
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an early childhood setting such as long day care, kindergarten or preschool
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Experience planning, documenting and assessing children’s learning through observations and programming
• Experience building positive partnerships with families
• Right to work in Australia