Early Childhood Teacher

The Early Childhood Teacher/Preschool Teacher will provide comprehensive and effective educational and care services in accordance with the cultural, educational and developmental needs of our children. This role will include addressing the needs, concerns and sustainability of families and the wider community.

● The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of an innovative curriculum and the delivery of an approved early learning program. It must also meet the requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and the National Quality Standards.

● Develop an early childhood education (ECE) program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS). All observations, programs and information developed at the service, for the service and in relation to the service (including during personal time) remains the property of the service at all times.

● Implement and maintain an innovative ECE program:

o based on planning, reflective practices and intentional teaching

o in conjunction with local businesses, schools and other organisations to broaden the children’s connectedness to their community

o include appropriate indoor and outdoor experiences, physical activity, music and movement.

● Evaluate the ECE program according to the objectives and outcomes of program and teaching strategies

Main responsibilities include:

● Welcome each child and their family to the service each day and ensure communication is meaningful.

● Be professional, kind and respectful in all that you do and say.

● Communicate positively and respectfully with children, families, management and other educators.

● Establishing relationships and developing positive interactions with children, families and educators

● Commitment to on-going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics

● Giving each child individual attention and comfort as required

● Basic duties including food preparation, cleaning and gardening.

● Do your part to ensure that all educators, children and families have a sense of belonging at the service and that their experiences are positive.

● Ensure that all information provided to you via parent and staff conversations and phone calls are passed on to the appropriate persons in a confidential and respectful manner

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

Approved AECEQA qualification as required under the Regulations and that meets the Education and Care Services Regulation.

● Current First Aid Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

● Current CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

● Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)

● Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)

● Current Working with children check or teacher registration (exemption) as required under legislation

● Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attend additional training as necessary