Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Kentish Early Learning Centre Big Rivers is a state of the art centre located in Katherine NT. 

We Offer Above Award Wages and Conditions!

"Your salary as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) will be determined based on factors such as your work experience, qualifications, and responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant Award. Your remuneration will reflect your level of experience and qualifications, ensuring fair compensation for your contributions to our team."

Kentish Lifelong Learning & Care Inc. is a Northern Territory Early Childhood focused organisation. We pride ourselves on offering safe, nurturing environments in which children can develop integral literacy, creativity, problem-solving, numeracy and language skills, as well as important social skills. We also have a strong focus on supporting local families and the community, and we embrace cultural heritage and diversity.

We are seeking sa passionate, dedicated and nurturing Early Childhood Teacher to join our team.

The role of the incumbent is too:

·        planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development

·        providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding

·        promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups

·        observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities

·        observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress

·        discussing students' progress with parents

·        attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings

·        participating in community and family support programs as appropriate

·        supervising student teachers on placement

·        Implement the NT Preschool Curriculum for the 3–5-year-olds 

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience in the Early Childhood Sector 
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Current Senior Early Childhood First Aid and CPR certificate
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Current Working with Children's Card
• Excellent understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework
• Flexible hours e.g., able to work rotating shifts both opening to closing hours
• Excellent written and communication skills
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What you will get in return:

• The opportunity to work within a growing organisation
• Paid team building every three months
• Extensive ongoing opportunities for Professional Development
• Well above award pay and conditions 
• Paid maternity leave in line with the Government paid parental leave 
• Heavily discounted childcare fees and a priority spot for staff 
• 24/7 access to cutting-edge educational resources and webinars 
• Paid professional development 
• Wonderful supportive team
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What you need to do now:

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for a position with Kentish Early Learning Big Rivers and hold the above requirements, please send your resume to Rachael Sheppard at *******@kentish.org.au or by clicking on the apply now button. Alternatively, you can call our Yarrawonga office on (08) 89322***

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 27 April 2024
• Expected salary: $82,117 per year