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Form of workMontessori Academy is currently seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to join their fantastic team at Parramatta.
About Montessori AcademyEstablished in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with the vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With more than 20 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. To find our more visit: www.montessoriacademy.com.au
What we offer:
- Fantastic paid training and development programs
- Sponsorship for those wanting to study their ECT while working (complete a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care - free of charge)
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Programming time
- Employee Access Program (EAP) for free company-sponsored mental health support
- Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
- Generous budgets for resources
- Supportive Management Team
- Flexible working hours (offering part time availability to accommodate to work life balance)
- Above award pay rates
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Responsible for the guidance, support and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers in the room
- To develop the Children’s Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines)
- Comply with the OH&S Policy, ensuring a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
- Ensure accurate records are kept in regard to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication.
- Liaise with families in regard to day-to-day happenings.
- Maintain observations and records of individual children’s progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.
- Have a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Current working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one.
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Strong understanding of the Montessori Philosophy
- Well versed with Montessori learning materials, the curriculum areas, and progression
- Passionate about implementing Montessori early learning programs.
- Commitment to the holistic development of their class
Think you have what it takes to join the Montessori Academy Team? We'd love to hear from you!
To apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at jobs@montessoriacademy.com.au
