Job description
To commence in Term 1, 2024 (p/t permanent)
Established in 1984 and operating out of beautiful premises in Narraweena on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Karuna is a small, nurturing, not-for-profit community Preschool with a maximum enrolment of 30 students across the 3-6 age range. Karuna provides an authentic Montessori educational approach that centres on understanding and meeting the needs of the individual child, instilling a love of learning, and a sense of wonder and developing each child’s confidence and independent learning skills. The school has a large, open classroom and a beautiful, natural outdoor environment with enticing play and discovery equipment and a lovely garden. Karuna operates between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm during school terms.
Karuna Montessori Preschool is seeking a Classroom Assistant for a 3-6 Montessori classroom to commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2024 or as soon as possible.
We are looking for a caring, passionate, and experienced classroom assistant who is keen to become part of a highly dedicated, caring and professional team of educators.
Key attributes for this role include:
A suitable Montessori qualification and/or experience working with this age group
A warm and caring manner
Being passionate about working with young children
Ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of educators
Other requirements include:
A Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
Valid Working with Children Check
Experience working in an Early Childhood setting
Certificate for First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
If you feel that this is the right position for you:
Please send your resume and cover letter detailing your skills and previous experiences, together with the contact details of two referees to *********@karuna.com.au
For further information please contact the school on 02 99710***.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
www.karuna.com.au