Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

Cocoon Early Learning Centre Kareela; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cocoon Early Learning Centre Kareela in Kareela NSW is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead and mentor a team delivering high quality care and education for children. You will uphold our policies and collaborate with families to support every child’s development.

The role emphasises strong relationships, adherence to National Quality Standards, and ongoing professional practice to improve service outcomes. Experience and credentials as listed are required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Teaching Degree recognised by ACEQA.
• Working with Children Check current accreditation.
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training completed.
• Acceptance of person in day to day charge (if relevant).
• Current Child Protection Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team delivering high quality early childhood education and care.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Uphold policies and procedures of the organisation and service standards.
• Collaborate with staff to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

First Aid

Anaphylaxis Training

Asthma Management Training

Acceptance of day-to-day charge

Education

Early Childhood Teaching Degree

Job description

Cocoon Early Learning Centre Kareela – Kareela NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Position Title: Early Childhood Teacher Responsible to: Director Qualification: Early Childhood Teaching Degree recognised by ACEQA Other requirements:

• Acceptance of person in day to day charge (if relevant)
• Child Protection Qualification
• Current

First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training

• Clear

Working with Children Check

• Current Accreditation

Award / Agreement: Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010 Position descriptions for our service are developed in line with the National Quality Standards. They list the expectations for individuals according to specific qualifications and roles. Further, each individual’s competency will be measured with the following considerations

• The level of qualification the individual has obtained
• The time of service an individual has had within the sector
• Previous roles an individual has held within this sector
• Additional training undertaken by an individual either formally or informally

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you are expected to be an active member and mentor of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service;
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families;
• Implementing and always uphold the policies and associated procedures and practices of the organisation; and
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the service’s operations and service.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care;
• Working in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and applicable regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care;
• Working in accordance with the Code of Ethics;
• Working in accordance with the services Code of Conduct;
• Implementing and upholding the services’ philosophy while undertaking all duties;
• Facilitating the implementation of contemporary, research-based practices at the service;
• Keep up to date with relevant theoretical practices and apply where directed;
• Maintain and uphold Workplace Health and Safety;
• Maintain and uphold privacy and confidentiality;
• Providing ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation;
• Providing ongoing support and assistance to the Director and Approved Provider/Management Committee;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the
• Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
• Ensure you have a sound understanding of the expectations outlined in this document to enable work performance to be executed according to our service standards.
• Undertake other duties requested by the Director.