AddressOpportunity has presented where we are seeking 2 new team members at our wonderful community-based Preschool, working with 3-5 years during school terms. We are seeking a full-time educator Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm and a part time educator supporting inclusion with flexible hours 5-7 hours daily, preferable Wednesday, Thursday Friday.
Our hope is that you will become a valued member of an inclusive preschool that has a collaborative approach to the curriculum, a love for nature-based play and a commitment to embedding Indigenous perspectives with a strong connection to Place. Valuing relationships and inclusion is essential. Opportunity for professional development to strengthen these skills will be available. We are excited to seek those who are enthusiastic and committed to play based learning.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have the following:
- Work rights to enable you to work in Australia.
- A Certificate 3 or Diploma in Children’s Services recognised by ACECQA (working towards considered)
- Experience working within an Early Childhood setting.
- Effective techniques in the cycle of planning.
- Values and contributes to a collaborative team approach and demonstrates initiative.
- Can establish & maintain positive & professional child, family & educator relationships.
- Is passionate about learning through play and an interest and commitment to inclusion, nature play, has strong values for children’s autonomy & rights, and strives in their daily practices to support children in positive social and emotional wellbeing, based on their stage of development, interests and curiosities.
- Leadership qualities- punctual, motivated, has initiative, with a strong ambition to model & contribute to education standards of excellence, have a passion for continued learning, being responsive to new ideas and ‘think outside the box’
- Has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Quality Standards and Regulations
- A current NSW Employee Working with Children Check and Police Clearance
Preferable for this position:
- A current First Aid/Anaphylaxis/Asthma
- Experience and interest in inclusive practices.
- Completed current training in child protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children.
How we support you-
We Value your qualification:
- Working with highly qualified, experienced, and informed teams
- Paid programming time
- Paid morning tea and lunch breaks
- Paid staff meetings
- Support continuity of learning and qualifications
We value investment in our people:
- Supported Induction process.
- Regular paid professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for supported career advancement
- Bonus opportunity & acknowledge milestone moments.
We value an Inclusive environment:
- We are an inclusive community with a vision to reflect this in our teams as our main strategic goal. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability and those from all cultural backgrounds gender and age. Please communicate any individual needs during the application process as it allows us to adapt your recruitment process to meet an individual’s physical or cultural need and ensure a successful interview process.
- Our community is welcomed and included within our program with strong community connections and networks. We value a whole team approach.
- We are respected in our community for our dedication to high quality inclusive practices for children and families that provide access, participation, and positive outcomes.
- We are a family friendly service and support staff, where possible, to participate in their important family moments.
We value Quality Education & Care
- We are a well-resourced service.
- Above educator: child ratio with educators that are highly experienced and are committed to the preschool (extremely low turnover of staff)
- Team approach to Professional development to ensure holistic practices influences by current thinking and practices about child development.
- Commitment to keeping up to date with current Early Childhood practices through on-going critical reflection, network connections and professional development with ‘best for the child’ at its focus
- We are the ‘Preschool in the park’ and connect strongly with Indigenous perspectives and Custodianship. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the first teachers and believe quality includes learning from and with Indigenous knowledges.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please follow prompts according to the recruitment platform.
Or send applications to ********@concordwestrhodespreschool.org.au
