AddressAt Monkey Minds, we support all young children, including those with ASD, ADHD or those experiencing speech or developmental delays, to access early intervention.
Our inspirational atmosphere celebrates the importance of play and encourages children to discover, question, create and to investigate possibilities about themselves and their world.
The Role:
Working within our team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality education that supports safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children aged 3 - 5 years, some of whom experience developmental delays.
We are looking for Early Childhood Teacher to lead our Monkey Minds team, specifically for our:
- Early Years Program (3-4 year old)
- School Readiness Program (4-5 year old)
- Early Childhood Intervention (2-5 year old)
Your role will include:
- Continue developing curriculum
- Mentor and support current staff members
- Provide therapy and classes at our premises in Dromana
- Conduct initial appointments, getting to know your client, and their goals
- Support parents of a 3 to 5-year-old child to guide what best suits their child’s needs
- Work collaboratively with clients health professional team and family members
- Assess and communicate the child’s development and ongoing progress
- Ensure that supports are clearly documented, coordinated, and communicated to families and internal and external stakeholders
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Minimum 5 years proven and documented experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, Developmental and Speech Delay
- Minimum 5 years experience leading a team
- Expert understanding of child development and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Ability to plan, develop and implement a high-quality educational program for the Pre-Kinder and School Readiness program in line with EYLF
- Ability to assess, record and maintain observations of children’s progress and development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues, families and children
- Understanding of NDIS funding is advantageous but not necessary
Minimum qualification you will have:
- A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Primary Teacher
- A Masters in Early Childhood Education
- A Masters in Learning Intervention
How to apply:
We encourage you to submit an up-to-date resume (including two professional referees) and a cover letter to Dean Clayton - ****@monkeyminds.com.au For any further information please contact Dean on 0409 197 ***
