Early Childhood Teacher (Early Years Place)

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About us:

Lady Gowrie (Qld) value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in Early Childhood education in Queensland and Australia. Since 1940 we have been the leaders of excellence in Early Childhood education and care, sponsoring a diverse range of Early Childhood education and care, community Services.

Our Early Years Place:

The Early Years Place (EYP) is an integrated universal service accessible for children (birth – 8 years), their families and expecting parents residing in Caboolture and surrounding areas (geographic catchment of the EYP). To maximise access and engagement, the EYP offers a range of service delivery models including onsite programs, targeted home visiting and outreach at Satellite sites and community locations across the region.

About the role:

We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at our Early Years Place located in Caboolture on a part time basis (32 hours per week between 8:30am and 5pm) available to commence immediately. This role will support programs across the EYP, however, will be responsible for the delivery of our Pre-Kindy programs.

Our Early Childhood Educators enjoy a varied role that can include working in partnership with our Family Support Workers and Child Health staff to deliver holistic and integrated facilitated playgroups and parent education programs.

What we can offer you:

• Be part of a leading not-for-profit Organisation in Early Childhood
• Attractive wages and salary packaging opportunities
• Fully funded Blue Card and First Aid/CPR including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Discounted childcare fees for permanent employees
• Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your leave entitlements!)
• Annual Service Anniversary Day 
• 2 weeks closure at Christmas time
• Ongoing professional development, and support from an experienced leadership team
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support ongoing staff Wellbeing

The successful applicants will have:

• A Degree in Early Childhood or an ACECQA approved equivalent;
• Confidence in working across all age groups (birth to 8 years);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; 
• Passionate about working with children and families;
• Believe strongly in early intervention;
• Have the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent organising and planning skills, and with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment;
• Confidence in presenting and cofacilitating parent programs such as Circle of Security (training will be provided);
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card/Exemption Card);
• Current first aid and CPR certificates;

Join the dynamic team at Lady Gowrie (Qld) and enhance your career opportunities.

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We thank all candidates for their applications, however only those successful will be contacted for an interview.