First Nations Educator: Early Years & Primary

Children's Ground; Darwin; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Ground is seeking an enthusiastic educator to co-design and deliver place-based learning that centers First Nations knowledge and Western education outcomes in Darwin. You will work with our experienced educators, families and Elders to create engaging experiences for early years and primary-aged children.

You will be part of a collaborative NGO team, focused on learning, wellbeing and community empowerment in a cross-cultural setting across Central Australia and the Top End.

Qualifications

• Experience with First Nations communities and an understanding of their strengths and challenges.
• Degree or recognised equivalent qualification in Education with a minimum 1 year’s teaching experience.
• Experience working with Early Childhood age groups.
• Ability to create learning environments for multiple ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver culturally strong, community led learning with First Nations educators and families.
• Plan and resource engaging, place based learning aligned to EYLF and Australian Curriculum.
• Support on country learning integrating First Nations knowledge with Western education outcomes.
• Provide educational leadership, mentoring and support to community educators.
• Document and share children’s learning progress with families and community.
• Engage respectfully with families, Elders and community leaders to support learning and wellbeing.
• Maintain compliance with policies, duty of care, WHS and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to team culture, organisational development and professional learning.

Skills

First Nations experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Facilitation

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

1 year teaching experience

Job description

Children’s Ground is seeking an enthusiastic educator to co-design and deliver place-based learning that centers First Nations knowledge and Western education outcomes in Darwin. You will work with our experienced educators, families and Elders to create engaging experiences for early years and primary-aged children.

You will be part of a collaborative NGO team, focused on learning, wellbeing and community empowerment in a cross-cultural setting across Central Australia and the Top End.