AddressEarly Childhood Teacher
Position Number: 24/24
Part time, Fixed term - 16 hours per week (Parental leave position - up to 12 months)
ECTARC Wallaroo Education and Care Service
About the Service
ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing Early Childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal peoples.
We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community.
Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice.
Wallaroo uses the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to shape our educational program and practice. We believe children learn best through play so we draw on children’s interests to plan experiences to scaffold their learning. As we value the importance of early language and literacy development, we follow the Australian Abecedarian Approach (3A), which uses everyday routines to enrich our caregiving practices to develop children’s language. This 3A approach also places an emphasis on simple learning games and conversational reading techniques aimed at stretching children’s language. We have links to Shellharbour’s Paint the Town REaD initiative and have our own children’s library available to families. Social and emotional development is fostered through PALS (a social skills program where children role play various scenarios from how to say hello to ‘coping with stressful situations) and another program developed through our close connection to Wollongong University, PRSIST. This program provides various games to help children further develop their behavioural, social & emotional self-regulation skills.
About the Role
ECTARC Wallaroo is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to provide leadership and to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As the Early Childhood Teacher, you will deliver high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs for young children. You will also play an integral role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, and the community. Working with the educational leader you will lead and support pedagogical practice across the service and engage in service planning to ensure best outcomes for young children.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education
- NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Demonstrated ability within the role of Responsible Person
- Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of current Early Childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour including collaboration & confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values everyday
- Strong commitment to your own professional learning
Next Steps
Next Steps
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Annual Planning Days
We have a comprehensive induction process and a dedicated wellbeing program to support you and your family.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for this position all applicants must apply for this position by going to https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/. Only applicants that have submitted the following will be considered:
- Resume, Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and two work related references.
- Completed Application for Employment Form (completed at https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/)
If you have any questions in regards to the position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1*** or email **********@ectarc.com.au
Closing Date: 13/05/2024
