Early Childhood Teacher - Maternity Leave

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Professional development opportunities

Parking subsidy

Subsidised parking

Job summary

Liverpool City Council's Children’s Services team is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher on a 12-month maternity leave contract. You will design, implement and evaluate high-quality educational programmes for children in care, working with centre teams to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

You will lead EYLF-based programming, foster inclusive practices, collaborate with families and the community, prepare reports, supervise staff and students, and help ensure compliance with NSW education and

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching and current First Aid certificate.
• Working with children check verification and NSW accreditation.
• Experience leading and motivating an early childhood team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate high-quality educational programmes for children in care.
• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of EYLF-based programmes.
• Create a safe, inclusive, stimulating environment reflecting EYLF outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with families and the wider community.
• Prepare reports, document and supervise staff and students in delivering programmes.
• Act as responsible person for day-to-day centre operations when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher - Maternity Leave

Early Childhood Teacher - Maternity Leave

WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.
Join our dedicated Children's Services team within Council's Community and Lifestyle portfolio, working alongside passionate professionals who deliver engaging library services, events, recreation, and community development programs.

JOB DETAILS:
Temporary Contract - 12 months $83635 to $91643 + Super 35 hours, 5 days/week

JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide expertise in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality educational programmes for children in care and collaborate with centre teams to ensure the effective daily operation of a childcare service.

• Complying with the Children (Education and Care Services) Act 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, and child protection legislation, WHS legislation and requirements, Council policies and procedures and all Children's Services policies and procedures.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes based upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), reflecting current approaches and theories of early childhood education, and advocating for the provision of quality early childhood programmes for young children.
• Creating a safe, supporting, stimulating and educational environment for children and the inclusion of programmes for children with additional needs, and ensuring programme reflects the five outcomes of the EYLF for each child, incorporates diversity and is inclusive of all children and is meaningful for children.
• Developing and implementing practices that build positive relationships/partnerships and inclusion of families and the wider community, including a professional resource person for families.
• Preparing reports and documentation and demonstrating a high level of skill in communicating and leading teams, and coaching and supporting team members and supervising students to develop and deliver educational programmes.
• Carrying out other relevant and similar duties as identified by the supervisor, including being identified as a responsible person for the day to day operations of the centre when the Nominated Supervisor is not on site (providing a Children's Services Supervisor Certificate is held).

ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:

Qualifications/Licences

• Degree in Early Childhood Teaching
• Current First Aid Certificate

This position is subject to a working with children check - please provide your current working with children check verification number
This position requires accreditation recognised by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES)

Experience

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in supporting, leading and motivating an early childhood team
• Demonstrated ability and experience in reflecting on, monitoring and evaluating own teaching practices
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

BENEFITSOF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Access to fitness passport
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and with subsidised parking available.
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing aworking environment that supports all employeesto reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions atLiverpool City Council, you need to be an AustralianCitizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion inour workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, peoplewith disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING @8PM 11 November