Early Childhood Teacher

We are an independent, not-for-profit, community based centre, run as a co-operative, by a voluntary parent management committee. The parent management committee works collaboratively with the paid members of staff — the Centre Director and a team of dedicated, experienced and long-serving educators. 

The Role: 

As the Early Childhood Teacher, you will work in partnership with colleagues, children, families and other professionals to share decision-making, engage in conversation and critical reflection about different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy they adapt. 

A strong reliance on constructive communication and collaboration between the campus teams and families is a critical component of this role. You will be actively supporting the teams by supporting them on the floor when required.

Duties also include 

• To ensure children's wellbeing, learning needs and interests are addressed through a high quality education
• Meet and Greet families, children and visitors at the service
• Working with a wonderful team at the Preschool you will be responsible for planning and implementing the educational program which values a holistic view of each child's development.
• Maintain ongoing records of the children’s development, program and daily information.
• Assisting with the Educational program on and off the floor 
• Assuring the high quality of services in consideration of the National Quality Standards.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Government Regulations
• Assist on the floor when required
• Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education; (NEW Grad ECT's accepted)
• Current Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• As an Educational Leader the ability to plan, implement and evaluate Early Childhood programs as required by the EYLF;
• Sound understanding of National Education and Care Services
• Regulation;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Working with Children Check number

• Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.
• ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.
• Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.
• Networking opportunities.
• PAID professional development opportunities, including conferences.
• PAID first aid and child protection qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Uniforms, including hats, are provided.
• Parking is onsite.
• Close to public transport - bus and train.