First Nations Early Years Educator - Outdoor Learning

Children's Ground; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $81k–$116k AUD

12% superannuation

Bonus leave

Job summary

Children’s Ground in Australia is seeking Early Years Educators for part-time (0.6) or full-time positions. Roles focus on an innovative, on-country learning approach with Arrernte educators, prioritising First Nations culture alongside Western teaching methods.

You’ll work outdoors on country in Alice Springs conditions, with opportunities to contribute to wellbeing, development, and community empowerment.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Early Years Learning (eligible for teacher registration in NT) or actively working towards attainment of Early Years Education qualification.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
• Passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people skills and a collaborative mind frame.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding NGO environment.
• Current full driver’s license, First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training, and Working with Children Check (NT Ochre card).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality community and centre based early years learning with Arrernte educators and communities that fits within Children’s Ground’s philosophies, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support, document and monitor individualised learning and development aligned with individual learning plans.
• Work collaboratively with the Early Years (EY) team to design and deliver EY activities, including the development of first language resources.
• Encourage and support all First Nations families, valuing their ideas, strategies and aspirations.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated and innovative learning approach including health and wellbeing, creative arts, digital and other areas.
• Support extended hours learning opportunities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

People skills

Collaborative mindset

Flexibility

Outdoor work readiness

Education

Early Years Learning qualification

Working towards certification

Tools

Driver's license

First Aid

First Aid for Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Working with Children Check (NT Ochre card)

Job description

Children’s Ground in Australia is seeking Early Years Educators for part-time (0.6) or full-time positions. Roles focus on an innovative, on-country learning approach with Arrernte educators, prioritising First Nations culture alongside Western teaching methods.

You’ll work outdoors on country in Alice Springs conditions, with opportunities to contribute to wellbeing, development, and community empowerment.