Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in children? Look no further! Join our dynamic team at Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre in Mount Barker, where we prioritise holistic child development and provide a supportive environment for both educators and children.
Why join the Alive Community?
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy generous above-award salary.
- Staff Benefits: Benefit from a 90% discount on long day care fees for your own children.
- Work-Life Balance: Set shift time each day, during school terms only.
- Professional Development: Grow both personally and professionally with opportunities for ongoing training and development.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, authentic team environment where your voice is heard and valued.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators across our Alive Centres and other Early Learning Centres, expanding your professional network.
- Modern Pedagogies: Be influenced by modern contemporary pedagogies and practices, staying at the forefront of Early Childhood education.
- Uniform-Free Environment: Embrace comfort and continuity with dress standards aligned with our co-located school.
- Release Time: Benefit from dedicated time for team meetings and documentation.
About us:
Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre is a thriving 90-place Centre dedicated to supporting children's growth and development from 6 months to 5 years. Our holistic approach to learning emphasises child-led programs in every room, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration.
About you:
- ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification and current South Australian Teachers Registration
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for South Australia
- First Aid ACECQA approved qualification – HTLAID012 (or willing to obtain)
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (or willing to obtain)
About the role:
We are seeking an ECT who is passionate about children’s development and has a collaborative leadership style which amplifies the strengths of the other educators in the room. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to facilitate a child-centred, contemporary learning environment which is age-appropriate for three to five-year-olds. Working primarily in the Kindy room as a secondary ECT, you will:
- Support child development and build strong relationships with both children and families to meet every child’s individual needs.
- Work as part of a collaborative team with other experienced and likeminded educators.
- Assist in the creation of engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Contribute to the planning, assessment, and evaluation cycle within your dedicated learning environment.
- Participate in the creation, development and evaluation of individual learning plans in collaboration with other ECTs.
- Be strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach and other modern pedagogies.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with us, please apply via SEEK or email ***********@adelaide.catholic.org.au. For more information, visit our website at https://www.alivecatholic.org.au/working-with-us. If you have any questions or would like further details about the positions available, feel free to contact us at 8198 3200.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Become a part of the vibrant Alive Community today!