AddressReignite your passion and find your purpose, with the support of our highly qualified and experienced Educational Team.
We are located on the beautiful coastal headlands between Freshwater & Curl Curl Beach. Our architectural design, inside & out, embraces our beautiful coastal location, offering beautiful natural environments and eco-friendly open-ended resources.
Explore & Develop Freshwater is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher / Educator to join our team of qualified and experienced co-educators in our 2-3 year old room.
We hold exceptional ratios within each room across the service daily to ensure the highest quality practices, supporting our educational teams in nurturing meaningful relationships with the children of our service.
Our Saltbush Room caters for the education and care of up to 15 children with 4 qualified Early Childhood Educators.
We are currently engaged in a professional development program alongside Dr Robyn Dolby & Belinda Friezer as we implement ‘PlaySpaces’ throughout our service.
NEW Opportunities Await
As an Early Childhood Teacher / Educator, you will contribute to the delivery of an innovative, high-quality and inclusive Early Childhood curriculum that is reflective of current pedagogical theory, practice and the Explore & Develop Freshwater values to ensure positive outcomes and opportunities for the children of our service.
You will co-educate alongside a team of experienced and qualified Educators / Teachers and have the ability to work consistently in partnership with others to support children in their early years.
You will be supported by a highly experienced Leadership Team and have the opportunity to join a stable team of experienced & passionate Early Childhood professionals - In 6 years of operating, we have never employed agency casuals!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Early Childhood Teacher or Early Childhood Educator (ACECQA approved)
- Current, cleared Working with Children Check (NSW)
- Knowledge of the National Quality Standards & Early Years Learning Framework
- Experience working alongside children in their early years
- Experience in implementing and supporting the practice of other co-educators
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Current First Aid Qualification
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis Qualification
- Be a team player with great relationship-building skills
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- A supportive and likeminded Leadership & Educational Team
- Beautiful resources & learning environments
- Exceeding educator:child ratios across all learning environments daily
- Ability to connect and create strong community partnerships
- All employees are offered our Access EAP contacts should they need to access free counselling sessions.
- As we are part of the Harbord Diggers Precinct at Freshwater, our team have the opportunity to access discounted fitness and aquatic memberships, café discounts and a great community environment to explore.
- Parking available onsite
- Flexible working arrangements and discounted fees for working parents
- Professional development opportunities and access to the Explore & Develop Annual Conference featuring national and international speakers
WHAT ITS LIKE WORKING WITH OUR TEAM
When you join Explore & Develop Freshwater, you join a professional team that values team culture and partners with families to enrich young lives.
Our team is here to help you explore your interests and strengthen your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge to enrich our day-to-day working environment.
At Explore & Develop Freshwater, everyone is welcome and respected. Our team is diverse; we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including the Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.
