Early Childhood Teacher

Communities at Work; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Allowance

Paid leave

Salary packaging

Child discounts

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Communities at Work in Canberra seeks Early Childhood Teachers to lead teams of educators and drive the learning, development and curiosity of children. You will relish working with children and build positive relationships with families and staff to deliver quality services.

The role requires a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or progress towards ECT, WWVP registration, and at least one year of teaching experience, with a commitment to play-based learning and strong NQF knowledge.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or working towards ECT qualification.
• WWVP registration is required.
• Minimum of one year experience or capability to be an effective Early Childhood Teacher.
• Display strong communication, reflection, and collaboration with staff and families.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of educators to drive learning, development and curiosity in children.
• Support educators to deliver high-quality pedagogy and reflective practice.
• Promote safety and positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

NQF knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Teachers

Communities at Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and young people in our care. We support their voices being heard and valued, and uphold their right to feel safe, respected, and protected. To learn more about our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, please visit our website and view our Statement of Commitment to Children and Young People.

Do you wish to use your university knowledge and skills to develop programs and curriculums that build children’s existing and emerging knowledge? Join our team as an Early Childhood Teacher and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Your Role

We are hiring Early Childhood Teachers to lead teams of educators and drive the learning, development and curiosity of children. You will relish the joys of working with children, while building positive relationships with staff and families. We value people with initiative and strong educational ideas to support our team deliver quality services.

This is an important role within our services. Your energy, and commitment to excellence will support a play-based learning environment where children flourish.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a commitment to performing as the service's Educational Leader, supporting all educators to deliver high-quality pedagogy, reflective practice, and meet positive outcomes for children and families.

Benefits for You

• Earn $45.02 per hour. Salary Remuneration for Early Childhood Teacher role is $89,199.03 per annum.
• Earn ECT pay rates, with additional Leadership Allowance paid on top of fortnightly wage
• Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.
• Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply
• Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

What We Need from You

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or working towards ECT qualification.
• A Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• A minimum of one year experience or ability to demonstrate the capability and capacity to be an effective Early Childhood Teacher.
• Display confident abilities to communicate, reflect, challenge professional dialogue and build respectful workplace relationships.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.

Additional Information

In line with our commitment to child safety and our obligation to uphold the requirements within the National Quality Framework, referee checks and employment verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.