Early Childhood Teacher

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith University Early Childhood Education Centres provide quality educational programs in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. We welcome children from three months to five years from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday-Friday. Our dedicated team offers a nurturing, engaging and stimulating environment assisting the children of Griffith University staff, students and the wider community to grow and develop their potential.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Support the Director to achieve the efficient and effective running of a childcare room.
• Build on the Early Years Learning Framework to ensure compliance with the National Quality Standard in caring and educating children.
• Ensure that parents are well informed about the programs offered to their children and work in cooperation with parents in the best interests of children.
• Build attachments with the children, nurturing, protecting and promoting their wellbeing.
• Provide a healthy, safe nurturing environment for children.

Internally this position is known as a teacher.

About you
The occupant of this position will hold:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) with relevant work experience in the delivery of kindergarten programs.
• Suitability Card: Commission For Children and Young People And Child Guardian (Blue Card), Senior First Aid Certificate including Resuscitation, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
• Team culture fit is what is most important in this role - your passion, willingness and positive attitude with a desire for a professional career is what counts.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
Pay rate is dependent on level of qualification as per the Griffith University EBA.

Kindergarten funding essentials: A minimum of 80% of the Base Subsidy must be spent on improved entitlements for the ECT and up to two diploma or higher qualified educators delivering the Approved Kindergarten Program.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For a confidential discussion and for further information about this role, please contact Ruth Simpkins, Director, Childcare, **********@griffith.edu.au. 

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on *******@griffith.edu.au. 

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF5004S.

Closing date: This advert will remain open until filled. Your application will be reviewed on receipt. All applications must be submitted online.