Early Childhood Teacher

About us

Sagewood Harrisdale is a brand new purpose built Early learning centre. We are searching for an additional Early Childhood Teacher for our service to support our Garden room which supports teaching of 3-5 yr old children. 

At Sagewood Harrisdale we nurture, love and inspire children through a blended approach to teaching. Montessori, Reggio and Steiner form the basis of our intentional teaching. 

We nurture Independence while following their individual interests and extending on them in our unique prepared environment.

We respect and foster the uniqueness of all our families and communities, we incorporate their cultural diversity within our program. 

Sagewood is the only Early learning centre to implement the ELMA program of well being for children and we also implement the Safe4kids child protection program.  

We believe every child is born with unique talents and gifts that can be nurtured and inspired to give them the best start in life. A child who is loved will flourish in their environment, and feel empowered to choose their own path in life. Sagewood Early Learning has been formed by an experienced team of passionate professionals within the Australian childcare industry. Through a unique blend of learning programs, we deliver bespoke, boutique learning experiences that are personalised to each child. Everything we do is based on our three foundational values — nurture, love, inspire. Creating safe environments where children play, discover, and explore under the guidance of nurturing and passionate educators. Sparking a genuine love of learning — in a loving atmosphere — by encouraging curiosity, imagination, and creativity through all play and activities. 

If this sounds like a company for you, then please send your cover letter and resume outlining the Position you are applying for, whether you are seeking full time or part time work and how your values align to ours.

Qualifications & experience

• Current Working with Children Check Current National Police Clearance Certificate Current approved First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Diploma in Childrens services or as recognized by ACECQA and working towards a Early Childhood degree 
• Early childhood Degree or as recognized by ACECQA
• Montessori Qualifications and or formal training in Montessori 

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide a vibrant, interesting, varied, and appropriate children’s program that is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children as per the Early Years Learning Framework and the Montessori Philosophy.
• Ensure that the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the company are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements.
• Maintain compliance with the regulations as prescribed by the Education and Care Regulatory Unit along with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Encourage staff and families of Sagewood to actively contribute to the quality and success of the Centre.
• Ensure that a sense of belonging and respect prevails at the center between children, educators, and families always.
• Execute the daily operations of the room to ensure an early learning program and care of the highest standard.
• Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender, cultural background or socio-economic status.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and language.

Benefits

• WA owned and operated
• Role can be 4 day at 30 hours a week or full time hours over 4 or 5 days. 
• Family owned, we understand the importance of family and will treat you like you are our family.
• Individual contracts based on experience and ability , negotiated rates and conditions for the right applicant
• Staff discount negotiated 
• Team events, to have fun! work hard play hard and enjoy life
• Agreed shifts and rosters to enable work life balance
• Trainees to support rosters and leave for consistency and continuity
• Wellbeing support, mental health days, mindfulness, yoga just to name a few
• Internal and external networking to support knowledge and growth in roles
• Professional development paid for, including Montessori training.