Early Childhood Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher (ECT)

Benowa Early Learning Centre; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster with paid lunch breaks

Above-award pay

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Benowa Early Learning Centre on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to deliver play-based learning in a warm, safe and nurturing environment. You will engage with children, families and Educator peers, embedding the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and EYLF in daily practice.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent, current First Aid/ CPR and a Blue Card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Blue Card required.
• Experience with play-based learning and engaging with children and families.
• Strong documentation of observations and child development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver play-based learning aligned with Queensland guidelines and EYLF.
• Engage with children, families, and Educator peers to support social and emotional development.
• Document observations and learning stories to track progress.
• Prepare and write transition statements for children entering school.

Skills

Play-based learning

Family communication

Observation notes

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood

Primary Teaching degree with diploma or equivalent

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher (ECT)

BENOWA EARLY LEARNING CENTRE - EXCEEDING RATING

About Us:

At Benowa Early Learning Centre, part of Childcare Centre's of Excellence Pty Ltd, we strive to give the children in our care a diverse range of experiences, create strong connections and relationships and help them acquire a wealth of new skills and knowledge through our play-based curriculum.

Our play-based curriculum is designed to nurture strong connections, foster inclusivity, and encourage exploration of their surroundings. We understand and implement the importance of inclusivity in all aspects of learning and allow child led moments, connecting with their natural surroundings and following their interests. This is all fueled by nutritionist approved and designed seasonal menus with fresh, local produce sourced daily to support their developing bodies.

If you'd like to know more about us and our philosophy please jump onto our website, www.benowaearlylearningcentre.com.au

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) who is a natural at engaging with children, families and their Educator peers. We would love an ECT who is a big believer in play-based learning and creating safe, warm and nurturing environments to develop all the social and emotional skills for the children’s ‘big school journey’.

Benowa ELC has supportive Leaders that fully understand your journey as an ECT and the challenges any ECT may face throughout their day-to-day work in preparing children for school.

Please apply if you are an experienced ECT looking for a full-time role (or Permanent Part-time 4 days) with the following;

• Thorough knowledge of the QLD Kindergarten Early Learning Guidelines
• An ability to embed play-based emergent learning within the curriculum and articulate its importance during conversations with parents.
• Strong understanding and strategies in educating the children of today and balancing the dynamic in a Kindergarten room. (these children were likely the first babies born during the Covid pandemic, so we know our connection points with them need to be strong and supportive reaching them on their level & responses)
• A focus on children centered activities
• Strong communication skills, with practical experience in communicating well with the family group, children, leaders, local schools, and your Educator peers.
• Preferably experience in writing transition statements, and tailored transition statements for children as they enter their first year of school.
• Knowledge and practical experience in applying enquiry-based teaching and leveraging the children’s curiosity for learning opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification) OR Bachelor of Primary Teaching with approved diploma level qualification or enrolled and studying toward
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards ("NQF" and "NQS"), the Early Years Learning Framework ("EYLF")
• Current First Aid, CPR
• Hold or willing to obtain a paid Blue Card
• Completed the mandatory New Child Safe TrainingAn understanding of the provision of a safe, well planned indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Skilled with documenting observations of children's behaviour and development, in the form of learning stories

What we can offer:

• Working for a well-established, exceeding, well-resourced Childcare Centre.
• Supportive leadership team
• A set roster with paid lunch breaks
• Hourly Rate paid above the award