Early Childhood Educator

The Learning Terrace Early Education, Care and Preschool; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD budget

Learning studios budget

Overtime meetings paid

Uniforms provided

Paid First Aid & CPR training

EAP program

Job summary

The Learning Terrace Early Education, Care and Preschool is seeking an Educator to implement an inquiry and research based curriculum. You will work closely with a supportive management team to observe and document children’s learning journeys and to foster a culture of curiosity.

Ideal candidates will have an ACECQA approved Certificate 3 or Diploma and current First Aid/CPR, WWCC, and strong communication skills with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Willingness to implement an inquiry and research based curriculum.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement inquiry-based programming and documentation with groups.
• Create inviting, inspiring learning environments.
• Collaborate with Educational Leader and Pedagogical Leader on planning.
• Support and reflect on documentation of studio group learning journeys.
• Foster curiosity and creativity in children and families.

Skills

Collaboration

Inquiry-based learning

Communication

Curiosity

Education

ACECQA certificate 3 or diploma

Job description

The Learning Terrace Early Education, Care and Preschool – Raymond Terrace NSW

The Learning Terrace Early Education, Care and Preschool is a family owned and operated service. We provide spacious, well-resourced and stimulating environments that enable educators to build strong, meaningful relationships with children and are supportive of children’s strengths and interests.

What we can offer you:

• Generous Professional Development Budgets
• Generous Resources budgets for learning studios
• Supportive and committed management
• Overtime paid staff meetings (not TIL)
• Uniform supplied and refreshed annually
• Paid First Aid and CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Child Protection, Safe Sleeping, Food Handling, Fire Safety, Supervision training and more plus overtime pay for time to complete.
• EAP program for team members and their families
• Discount on fees for own children who attend the service
• Innovative and exciting approach to Programming and planning. Off floor programming for supporting educators in addition to leads.
• Educational Leader and Pedagogical Leader support and vision.
• Careers growth and advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to be a part of a team where you are important and your ideas are valued and respected
• Oversized rooms and a playground with more than triple the required yard space to explore
• Collaboration, respect, trust and reflection are key values of our approach
• An innovative, inquiry and research based approach to programming and planning - moving away from individual learning stories and investing in authentic documentation of the studios group learning journeys
• Support and encouragement to be curious and think creatively. We are committed to continuous reflection and improvement and will provide opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive management team that respects the rights and the needs of the child. We acknowledge children and our educators as capable, responsible, and creative
• Beautiful indoor and outdoor environments that are joyful, peaceful and pleasurable to be in for both educators and children.

We are looking for an Educatorwho:

• Is willing to rethink approaches to programming and documentation and be dedicated to implementing an inquiry and research based curriculum
• Feels inspired by children and the learning that takes place, viewing children as capable and competent
• Hasan understanding of both the EYLF and the NQS
• Hasthe ability to work collaboratively as a team
• Is flexible and reliable
• Hasa deep respect for children and is able to explore new ideas with children, as co‑researchers and co‑learners
• Is supportive of the use of the 100 Languages of Children, encouraging children to have opportunities to express their ideas, hypotheses and theories
• Is able to create inviting, inspiring and challenging learning environments, seeing the value of ‘the environment as the 3rd teacher’
• Is joyful in their work and engagement with children and families.

Requirements:

• An ACECQA approved Certificate 3, Diploma or be studying towards
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or we will pay for training)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.