Early Childhood Teacher - Chisholm

Tillys Play and Development Centre; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Tech-enabled curriculum

Gym membership discount

Staff discounts

Job summary

Tillys Play and Development Centre in Chisholm, NSW, is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our family-owned service delivering high-quality care for birth to 12 years. The role is four days per week (34 hours) with above-award remuneration and strong support for professional growth.

You will be responsible for delivering play-based learning, ensuring child safety, and collaborating with a supportive team across multiple centres in the Hunter region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or ACECQA approved equivalent qualification.
• Strong commitment to child safety with zero tolerance to harm.
• Experience programming and planning for children, including assessing needs, setting objectives, fostering engagement, designing, implementing, and evaluating experiences.
• Current Working with Children Check NSW, along with First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Strong commitment to child safety

Experience programming and planning

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

ACECQA approved equivalent qualification

Job description

Tillys Play and Development Centre – Chisholm NSW

Join Our Passionate Team at Tillys Play and Development Centre at Chisholm

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to become a part of our family-owned business that has been providing exceptional care and education for children aged birth to 12 years since 1994. With over 350 passionate Educators spread across the Hunter, Maitland, Newcastle, and Port Stephens regions, we take immense pride in delivering high-quality services that promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children to our community.

We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our Chisholm team. Our Chisholm service is purpose-built and architecturally designed and has an abundance of space for children and educators to foster curiosity, creativity, and a life long love for learning. We are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards and maintaining an environment that promotes the safeguarding of all children as an ECT in our service, you'll play a vital role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children alongside our dedicated team.

The position we are offering is 4 days per week / 34 hours

At Tillys Play and Development Centres, we truly value our team members, and we are excited to offer you a rewarding career with a host of benefits and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Here’s what we have in store for you:

Here’s what we have in store for you:

• Competitive Remuneration: We believe in recognising the value of your skills and dedication. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will receive above-award wages and the wage retention grant from Level 1 ECT $41.20 (+$5.97 p/hour WRG) to Level 4 ECT $52.50 (+$7.68 WRG)
• Continuous Learning: We support your professional growth by paying your annual NESA fees and providing access to in-house NESA Accreditation Teacher Supervisors. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to participate in paid professional development programs, including curriculum training, critical reflection forums, and more.
• Inspiring Work Environment: Our management structure is supportive, fostering a friendly and nurturing work environment that encourages personal and professional development. We prioritize play-based learning, uphold the highest standards of care, and believe in building inclusive and supportive relationships with the children and their families.
• Career Progression: At Tillys, we value your potential and offer career progression opportunities, empowering you to advance in your field and contribute significantly to the children's development.
• Tech-Enabled Curriculum: We provide digital programming platforms and equip each room with laptops, computers, and iPads, ensuring a seamless and interactive learning experience.
• Health and Well-being: We care about your well-being and offer discounted gym memberships and a range of Westpac workplace benefits.
• Supportive Community: Join a team of like-minded and passionate individuals who share your love for Early Years learning and development. Together, we create a strong partnership with families and the community, promoting an enriching learning environment for all.
• Perks and Incentives: You'll enjoy a 20% staff discount on childcare fees, complimentary uniforms, an annual resource budget, and an employee referral bonus program.
• Daily Cleaners - We understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment for our children, we have daily cleaners in each of our centres who have pride in their work and share our commitment to excellence.
• Tillys Maintenance Team - Keeping Our Spaces Safe and Functional! At Tillys Play and Development Centres, we recognise the importance of providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our children to thrive. Our dedicated Maintenance Team plays a crucial role in ensuring that our centres are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally sound, creating an optimal setting for learning and play.

Your Essential Requirements and Key Responsibilities:

• To be considered for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or an ACECQA approved equivalent qualification.
• You must have a strong commitment to child safety - A zero tolerance to harm or risk of harm to all children and commitment to a culture of reporting harm or risk of harm to all children.
• Experience programming and planning for children include assessing needs, setting objectives, fostering engagement, designing, implementing, and evaluating intentional and spontaneous experiences which assist children to meet goals.
• You should possess a Current Working with Children Check NSW, along with First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Your passion for Early Years learning and development should shine through, aligned with Tillys' values of professionalism, high-quality care, inclusive and supportive relationships, unique learning environments, and play-based learning.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are expected to maintain a high professional standard.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a positive impact on young lives and contributing to a warm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume along with a short letter detailing your passion for Early Childhood Education and why you believe you'd be a great fit for Tillys Play and Development Centres.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on any experience they may have working with children. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees.