Early Childhood Teacher

This role is open to recent graduates and to Early Childhood teachers with experience. Join an environment that is inclusive and caring.

About the role
Our Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built preschool on the grounds of St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School. At our Early Learning Centre, we provide a range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 and 5 years. The centre offers Term Time preschool and Extended Hours preschool.
We are looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to work Monday to Wednesday with shifts ranging from 7:00am to 6:00pm. The successful candidate will work alongside the Director supporting and implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
You will

• Work alongside the director to provide high-quality care and education.
• When required perform tasks associated with being a Responsible Person in Charge of the service.
• Ensure a welcoming, safe, hygienic environment, reflective of best practices.
• Be responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of programs in partnership with other Early Childhood Teacher.
• Create a fun and engaging environment through play and intentional experiences.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Form collaborative and positive relationship with colleagues.

The successful candidate will

• Have a bachelor’s degree of Education, Early Childhood
• Be accredited at minimal Provisional level with NESA; Proficient would be highly regarded
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
• Have completed CHCPRT025 or previous - Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk
• Be knowledgeable of the Education and Care National Regulations and National Quality Framework
• Have a current and valid Working with Children Check
• Agree to be a Responsible Person in Charge in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor

Highly Desirable

• We encourage those Working Towards their ECT degree to apply
• Ability to implement contemporary teaching practices in relation to guiding children’s behaviour.

Culture and Benefits
We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• Additional paid leave day over Christmas.

About us
At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.
Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.
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