AddressLooking for a change? Want to be a part of a diverse and empowering team culture?
Emali Early Learning Centre, South Australia’s leading group of Early Learning Centres, is currently looking for a caring, nurturing, and experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our Centre located at Littlehampton. Our Centre operates between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Permanent full-time role is available for Early Childhood Teachers with the right skills and cultural fit. Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 4 years, be actively working towards this qualification or hold an equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA.
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions advertised please.
Your Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with fellow educators, you will be required to:
- Prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups
- Record observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes
- Assist in establishing a learning environment which is stimulating, focused and pleasant reflecting Emali’s values and ethos
- Nurture the whole child’s development, respecting the children’s individual needs, abilities and interests
- Provide consistent, caring and adequate supervision of children at all times
- Provide open communication channels with parents and staff
- Respect parent’s feedback about the service and raising issues with management immediately
- Undertake and implement the requirements of the National Quality Framework
- Maintain relevant and accurate data as required and as relevant to National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Complete documentation and programs required to support the NQS outcomes
- Working knowledge of education programs in an Early Learning Centre setting
- Proven ability in the implementation of the National Quality Standards (NQS) around Early Childhood Education
- Understanding of the importance in evaluating developmentally appropriate programs and routines for individual children and groups
- Understanding around the importance of recording and maintaining accurate observations
- Previous experience and appreciation for accurate record-keeping for child safety, care and educational program purposes
- A desire to liaise with families and outside agencies regarding educational support
- A genuine passion for providing a nurturing and caring environment for preschool children aged from 6 weeks to school age
- Values that align with the EMALI values of Safety, Joy, Growth, Kindness and Connection
- An awesome team member and team building mentality
Benefits
- Fantastic salary package
- Modern state of the art centre in an excellent location
- Modern facilities and technologies
- Staff discount for child care
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Australian owned & operated with supportive management.
Setting a new benchmark within the industry Emali Early Learning Centre fosters a Growth Mindset culture across our organization that encourages the growth and development of all our employees. We value open and honest communication and recognize its importance when working as a team. Teachers and Educators partner with families to support each child’s learning. We view our Teachers, Educators and management team as positive role models for each other and the children.
At each Centre, our Directors and staff create a sense of belonging for all children and pride ourselves in building strong relationships with our families. We believe that learning happens at its best through play, curiosity, communicating, discovering, imagining, questioning, and creating.
