About The Brook
Our philosophy at The Brook is that each child is unique, and as such, we cater to their individual personalities and optimal potential through our innovative implementation of ‘learning by playing' inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
About the role
As a Float Early Childhood Teacher at The Brook Early Education and Care you'll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices throughout our service, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you're achieving optimal outcomes for our children.
Key tasks include:
- Leading and inspiring other educators
- Working positively in a team environment
- Ensuring families, children and other educators have a sense of belonging
- Assess learning and effectively reflect
- Nurture and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children
- Networking with relevant stakeholders in the local community
- Maintain a range of records as required under the National Quality Framework
- Demonstrated ability to provide and document a high-quality, play based Early Childhood program.
- A commitment to best practice and advocacy for children in our community.
Benefits and perks
- Above award wages
- Additional annual leave
- Generous programming time
- Childcare discount
- Recognition for your hard work through incentives
- Fun enjoyable working environment and PAID team social events
- Child protection courses
- Career advancement opportunities
- Uniforms provided
- Health and wellbeing program (including annual flu shots)
- A focus on professional development, coaching and mentoring of all team members
- First Aid and CPR courses
Skills and experience
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- A minimum 12 months experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher in a long day care setting
- A strong understanding of children informed by Early Childhood developmental knowledge.
- Critically reflect on your own professional practice using evidence, including feedback from children, colleagues and families.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Outstanding phone manner and customer service
- Positive 'can do' attitude and willing to have fun!
- Professional presentation
- Highly organised
- Positive Notice Blue Card
- Excellent understanding of the EYLF and NQF
If this sounds like you please apply now!!!!!