Early Childhood Teacher

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

Staff shuttle to Edgecliff

Culture-focused well-being initiatives

Lunches for a nominal fee

Professional learning opportunities

Discounted tuition for employees' kids

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, located in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, invites applications for a Full-Time Early Childhood Teacher. This maternity-leave position is based in the Early Learning Centre, working with 2–5 year olds in a supportive Catholic Independent setting.

Ideal candidates are NSW-accredited teachers with experience in Nature Pedagogy and familiarity with the NSW assessment and rating system.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified and accredited to teach in NSW.
• Experience working with 2–5 year olds.
• Knowledge of National Quality Standards and the assessment and rating framework.
• Commitment to Sacred Heart education ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care and safety to children aged 2–5.
• Develop and deliver high-quality early learning programs.
• Collaborate with the ELC team to meet National Quality Standards.
• Maintain accurate records of child progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Support professional development of staff.

Skills

Nature Pedagogy knowledge

Parent communication

Education

Tertiary teaching qualification (NSW accredited)

Job description

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1882, is a leading Catholic Independent Day and Boarding School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The college is co-educational ELC-6, and girls only 7-12.

At present, we are inviting applications for Full-Time Early Childhood Teacher*. Join the fantastic team of staff based at our Early Learning Centre, situated amongst the bush and the beach.

* Temporary (maternity leave) role available.

Duties:

• Welcoming and nurturing the development of the youngest members of our School community through hands-on exploration and encouragement of individual interests, key responsibilities of the role include:
• Providing a high standard of care and safety to children, following theGoals of Sacred Heart Education, and being inspiredby thephilosophies ofReggio Emilia
• Developing and delivering educational programs that are of high quality and prepare students as they commence their educational journey
• Working with the wider ELC team to achieve excellence according to the National Quality Standards and other mandated frameworks
• Ensuring that student progress is well observed and records are kept up to date
• Maintaining effective relationships with parents, ensuring that communication channels are always open
• Inspiring and motivating a team of early childhood educators, as well as participating in and contributing to professional development

The ideal candidate:

• Tertiary qualified and accredited to teach in NSW.
• Prepared to support the ethos of a Sacred Heart education and be an active and visible participant in the dynamic life of our school
• Prior experience working with 2 - 5 year olds
• Knowledge and awareness of Nature Pedagogy principles
• Experience working with the assessment and rating system
• Ability to create and maintain an effective learning environment, where you believe in the importance of and are committed to facilitating both the personal and academic growth of our students.
• Strong demonstrated competency in building effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and parents
• Prepared to commit to fostering the dignity, self-esteem, and integrity of the young people in our care and providing them with a safe, supportive, and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

As Sacred Heart Educators, we are:

Committed to the Sacred Heart Charism

Optimistic, relational individuals who act with integrity and share our love of learning

Reflective practitioners who strive for professional excellence

As Sacred Heart Educators, this is our commitment to our students and colleagues within our KRB community.

Amongst other employee benefits, Kincoppal – Rose Bay School offers:

• competitive rates of pay that are above MEA rates
• 8 weeks paid leave, 17.5% leave loading
• a free staff shuttle service to and fromEdgecliff station
• an array of culture-focusedwell-being and social initiatives e.g. Personal Training, Book Club, complimentary pool and gym access, financial advice, confidential and independent EAP, access to Fitness Passport
• flexibility in hours (subject to timetable)
• a fantastic daily menu of lunches for a nominal fee
• professional learning - an opportunity to tailor your learning to your needs
• an opportunity to discuss and act on your career aspirations
• discounted tuition fees for children of permanent employees
• an opportunity to align your personal and professional values with your workplace
• various salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing

To learn more about life at our School, visit our page on LinkedIn and our Website.

Our School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome expressions of interest from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of your personal background.