Early Childhood Teacher - Penrith

• Preschool room (4-5 years)
• Attractive salary ($80,000 - $100,000/year)
• 8 hours off-the-floor programming time a week!

The Centre

This gorgeous 100 place service located in Penrith is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join their team on a full-time basis.

The service follows a play-based and interest-based approach whereby children are provided the agency to voice and guide their own learning experiences. The centre boasts large indoor and outdoor spaces which are purposefully designed and well-resourced to ensure educators are provided with the opportunity to implement high quality educational experiences.

This position will be working in the Preschool (4-5 years) room where there are currently 30 children in the room. The service also offers each ECT 8 hours of off-the-floor programming time a week, paid meals and an extra day off on your birthday!

The Role

As an Early Childhood Teacher your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and working alongside the Room Leader to implement programming leading to successful learning outcomes for the children
• Motivating and leading a team of educators to achieve high-quality care for all children within the service
• Completing curriculum planning sheets and reflections to ensure the curriculum decision-making process is fully and appropriately implemented.
• Establishing, nurturing and fostering strong and inclusive relationships with children to achieve quality learning and development outcomes
• Building a supportive relationship with families to allow for honest and open communication of expectations and needs
• Assisting in ensuring high quality practices and procedures are being met according to the NQS
• Ensuring the inclusion and support of all children's learning abilities

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive above award salary - $80-100k/year ($$)
• 8 hours a week off-the-floor programming time
• Paid lunch meals everyday
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Well established service and team with supportive leadership and HR
• Training and development opportunities available
• Room for career progression

About You

To be successful in this position you must have:

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education qualification OR ACECQA-approved
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Manager
• A current Working with Children's Check

If you wish to apply for this role please do so via the website or email your resume directly to ************@randstad.com.au

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