AddressAstra Education has centres in Brighton, Brighton Beach and Port Melbourne who are looking for experienced educators to join our family. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Room leader to mentor and lead a small team of Educators.
Astra Early Learning is proud to be owned by an experienced and qualified Kindergarten teacher who truly understands the care and education young children need. That’s why we do things differently.
Astra Port Melbourne is in the heart of the city and is rated as Exceeding.
Brighton ELC & Brighton Beach is in the heart of Brighton, and is close to the beach, public transport and local cafes.
We believe in providing children with the best possible start in life and as such we engage specialist teachers who come in every week and run a science program, yoga program, sport program and music program.
Our Centre’s philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, and we believe in providing an environment that is full of natural materials, is open ended, sparks wonder and curiosity and supports project-based learning.
If you have previous knowledge and experience implementing this approach and incorporating the Early Years Learning Framework into your program, we look forward to receiving your application.
About You:
We are in search of experienced, passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators/ Teachers who:
- Has the ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of NQS and EYLF
- Develop and evaluate an age-appropriate program.
- Implement and drive projects and investigations with the children.
- Embed the Reggio Emilia philosophy into daily practice.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork is essential as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with families, children and staff members
- Foster and inspire different approaches to stimulate a love of learning.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the necessary systems to ensure alignment with the National Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Promote excellence and cater for the needs of students to be both challenged and supported.
- Develop learning opportunities that are inclusive and engaging for each child so that individual learning plans and outcomes are achieved.
- Establish and maintain a learning environment both indoors and outdoors that is stimulating and provides a wide range of resources and materials that the children can utilise to develop individual and group projects.
About the role!
We are excited to seek educators who have a Reggio Emilia background (But not necessary-as training will be provided) to be based at our beautifully built service to support the families and the teams in the day-to-day operations.
You will be an inspiring educator who supports the team to create warm and inclusive environments for children. We are looking for educators who are passionate about their role working with young children and who put enthusiasm into play and intentional teaching moments. You will have a strong desire to build trusting and nurturing relationships with the children and collaborative, professional relationships with families and communities.
We recognise we are nothing without our team; they are our most precious and valuable resource. You will be able (and be expected) to practice at the highest level with opportunities for further training and professional development.
Skills and experience:
- Has strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Be a team player. Our team are cohesive and support one another!
- Be reliable, positive and have excellent time management skills
- Support an environment that fosters the children's well-being and a sense of belonging
- Has the ability to develop strong relationships with children and families
- Contribute to the development of the quality improvement plan
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of NQS and EYLF
- Embed the Reggio Emilia philosophy into daily practice
- Passionate about creating beautiful learning environments
- Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards
- Traineeships an option
Successful candidates must hold:
-Cert III or Diploma qualification in ECEC or equivalent
-Current WWCC-Current First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis
You will be supported and motivated at every step of your career whilst having the full support of our Leadership team mentoring and guiding you to be the best you can be.
Astra Education is committed to an inclusive workforce, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Astra Education is committed to empowering all Children to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks)
If you are looking for a new challenge, love Teaching, have a passion for Early Childhood programming and Education, we would love to speak with you. Apply today.
