Early Childhood Teacher - Fulltime(12 Month Parental Leave Contract)

Fulltime Early Childhood Teacher - 38 hr per week

12-month fixed term Parental Leave position 

Western Sydney University Early Learning Parramatta is situated on the grounds of the Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus which is located off Victoria Rd, Rydalmere. 

The position will comply with the conditions set out in the Western Sydney University Early Learning EA. Our enterprise agreement offers above award wages and conditions including access to study leave, Parental leave and 15 days personal plus additional special leave days.

Other staff benefits include;

• Professional development and training
• Discounted childcare fees with the option to salary sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Discounts to various cafes, restaurants and health and beauty services 
• Discounts to leisure and lifestyle venues and activities including iFLY Penrith and Western Sydney Wanderers home games 
• Access to corporate private health cover 

To be a successful applicant you must have;

Essential Criteria 

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Early Childhood (or equivalent)
• Be registered with NESA for teacher accreditation
• Working with Children Check clearance and number for verification
• DEC approved child protection certification
• First Aid including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Previous experience working in an education and care service
• Ability to fulfil the requirements of a Responsible Person in Charge
• Sound Knowledge of current regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• A passion for learning and intentional teaching of children aged birth to 6 years
• Knowledge of overall Health and Safety regarding children's services 

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working in an education and care service with children with additional needs.
• Involvement in the preparation and assessment under the National Quality Standard.
• Involvement in contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reflection of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interactions of children.

Please forward your cover letter addressing the Essential criteria and resume ***************@westernsydney.edu.au 

Applications close: COB: 3rd April 2024 

This position requires you to work unsupervised with the children and as a condition of employment; you are required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. WSUEL reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached.