Early Childhood Teacher - Maternity Leave

Liverpool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Job summary

Liverpool City Council in Sydney, NSW is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for a 12-month maternity leave contract. The role focuses on designing and evaluating high-quality educational programmes for children in care, within the Children’s Services team.

You will work with centre teams to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will lead programme development based on EYLF, foster family and community partnerships, and provide

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early childhood team.
• Ability to reflect on and evaluate teaching practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate high-quality educational programmes for children in care.
• Lead and support centre teams and supervise students delivering programmes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
• Prepare reports and documentation for daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Teaching practice

Communication

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher - Maternity Leave

WHY US:

We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.

Join our dedicated Children's Services team within Council's Community and Lifestyle portfolio, working alongside passionate professionals who deliver engaging library services, events, recreation, and community development programs.

JOB DETAILS:

Temporary Contract - 12 months $83635 to $91643 + Super 35 hours, 5 days/week

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide expertise in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality educational programmes for children in care and collaborate with centre teams to ensure the effective daily operation of a childcare service.

• Complying with the Children (Education and Care Services) Act 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, and child protection legislation, WHS legislation and requirements, Council policies and procedures and all Children's Services policies and procedures.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes based upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), reflecting current approaches and theories of early childhood education, and advocating for the provision of quality early childhood programmes for young children.
• Creating a safe, supporting, stimulating and educational environment for children and the inclusion of programmes for children with additional needs, and ensuring programme reflects the five outcomes of the EYLF for each child, incorporates diversity and is inclusive of all children and is meaningful for children.
• Developing and implementing practices that build positive relationships/partnerships and inclusion of families and the wider community, including a professional resource person for families.
• Preparing reports and documentation and demonstrating a high level of skill in communicating and leading teams, and coaching and supporting team members and supervising students to develop and deliver educational programmes.
• Carrying out other relevant and similar duties as identified by the supervisor, including being identified as a responsible person for the day to day operations of the centre when the Nominated Supervisor is not on site (providing a Children's Services Supervisor Certificate is held).

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have:

Qualifications/Licences

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching
• Current First Aid Certificate

This position is subject to a working with children check - please provide your current working with children check verification number. This position requires accreditation recognised by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES).

Experience

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in supporting, leading and motivating an early childhood team
• Demonstrated ability and experience in reflecting on, monitoring and evaluating own teaching practices
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Access to fitness passport
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply. All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING @8PM 11 November

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Ken McElroy Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]