Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher - Boundary Lane Children’s Centre

Full-time

• Rare Opportunity to work in a Dedicated, Supportive and Longstanding Team 
• Excellent Remuneration – 15% Above Award Wages 
• Christmas break with Additional Paid Leave, Childcare Discounts, Parental Leave, Study Leave & Benefits  

Boundary Lane Children’s Centre is a vibrant not-for-profit community-based Long Day Care Service in the heart of Newtown. We educate and care for up to 62 children from birth to five years. Our team of highly qualified and dedicated Teachers and Educators are from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and maintain strong links with our families and the local community, including the University of Sydney. We provide an equitable, affordable, high-quality service that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusive practices. The Centre has always been assessed as Exceeding. 

The role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and pro-active Early Childhood Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis.  The Centre rotates the Educational Leader role between the Teachers on annual or biannual basis. 

Essential qualification requirements for the role: 

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching 
• Current approved Working with Children Check
• Current Child Protection Training
• Current First Aid certificate

Essential attributes for the role:

• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework and National Law and Regulations
• Knowledge and relevant skills in the planning cycle, documenting children's learning, planning and implementing a quality educational curriculum
• Able to lead and work in a passionate, committed, diverse, and highly driven team
• Ability to form and maintain professional relationships with children, families, and other educators
• Basic technology experience - PC and iPads

What we offer: 

• Excellent remuneration – 15% above award wages 
• Employee benefits include RDOs for full-time staff, 14 weeks paid maternity leave, up to 3 days paid concessional leave at Christmas, discounted childcare and access to Sydney University Sport and Fitness, and free access to USYD Employment Assistance Program. 
• Off-floor 2 hours programming time- per week. 
• Further education supported - up to $3000 per degree in financial support for approved courses, 2 weeks study leave for work experience, and exam leave. 
• 1 hr paid lunch break, free on-site parking, and close to public transport.

If you love fostering meaningful relationships within a close-knit and diverse community then we would love to receive your application including resume and cover letter where you address the ‘essential attributes’ listed above. 

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 3/05/2024

Please note: the successful candidate will also be required to complete and be cleared of the NSW ‘Working with Children Check’ and relevant checks. If you do not pass these, you will not be offered the position.

Please: no recruiters.