Early Childhood Educator

Join our Exceeding rated Bankstown Centre and work for an industry leader that invests heavily in its people.

The Company

Established 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 campuses across NSW/ACT, VIC and China, Montessori Academy and more than 30 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.
For more information see: www.montessoriacademy.com.au
Bankstown
Our Bankstown childcare and early learning preschool centre is conveniently located in the Little Saigon Plaza at Chapel Road, Bankstown. Bankstown childcare centre offers three spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. The team at Bankstown Montessori Academy are passionate Montessori educators who personalise the curriculum to suit each child.

Your Role

• To develop strong relationships with children at the service
• To develop the Children's Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines).
• Be in compliance with the OH&S Policy, ensure a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
• To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
• To implement the service’s philosophy in undertaking all other duties
• To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings.
• To maintain observations and records of individual children's progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.

About you

• Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education/Teaching (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Available to work Monday to Friday (Full-time)
• 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 importance of family communications
• Passionate about implementing Montessori early learning programs
• Commitment to the holistic development of their class

Employee Benefits

• Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
• Fantastic training and development programs (ECT sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.)
• Sponsored professional development for NESA Proficient Teachers
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure
• Transfer Opportunities within the Montessori Academy Group

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.