Early Childhood Teacher

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre

Geehi

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Induction Program

ECT Scholarship Program

Leadership Program Roles

Flexible working arrangements

FUNDED professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre in Bella Vista is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to support high-quality curriculum execution. The ideal candidate will work alongside fellow educators in promoting school readiness and engaging children's development.

The role requires a commitment to child safety and an understanding of various educational frameworks. The workplace offers various benefits, including professional development opportunities, flexible arrangements, and more.

Qualifications

ACECQA-approved degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching required.
Current NESA Teacher Accreditation is necessary.
Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates required.

Responsibilities

Implement contemporary school readiness strategies.
Facilitate contributions to child assessment documentation.
Ensure health and safety needs of children are met.
Maintain environments fostering curiosity and engagement.
Promote professional standards and positive relationships.
Support reflective practice and curriculum considerations.
Advocate for children's rights.
Abide by all service policies and procedures.

Skills

Understanding National Quality

Development and planning

Communication skills

Child safety principles

Computer literacy

Education

University degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Web-based documentation systems

Job description

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for a highly experienced Early Childhood Teacher to take an Early Childhood Teacher role to support the execution of high-quality curriculum decision making within our Bella Vista location.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Kinda-Mindi, Bella Vista is a 108-place service with 6 rooms. Parking is available on-site and we are also close to bus and train lines for those who require public transport.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher, who is passionate and committed to the provision of environments and practices that support our goal to motivate, stimulate and challenge the children within our service. The role involves working alongside other ECT's, Diploma and Certificate III educators, facilitating a high quality curriculum and school readiness program.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Understanding of, and commitment to, implementing contemporary school readiness strategies in partnership with families and schools.
Facilitate contributions to individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.
Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.
Provision and maintenance of environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.
Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.
Support reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.
Advocate for the rights of children and their families.
Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. The ability to work between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm is a must.

ABOUT YOU

Qualification Criteria

You will have a minimum of:

ACECQA-approved University degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching, and
Current NESA Teacher Accreditation

(Diploma leaders who are within 6 months of completion of an approved ECEC degree with 3+ years experience leading environments may be considered)

AND

Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (E.g. 004 or 012).

Essential Criteria

You will also have:

A sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, including National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.
A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.
A deep understanding of child safety and the National Child Safe Principles.
A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred.
Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.

Experience with online documentation programs.

BENEFITS

Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.
ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.
Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.
Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.
Networking opportunities.
FUNDED professional development opportunities, including conferences.
FUNDED CPR/first aid and child protection training annually.
Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support.
Flexible working arrangements available.
Uniforms, including hats, are provided.
Parking is onsite.
Close to public transport - bus.