Early Childhood Teacher - Charley's Cottage TOOWOOMBAWe are looking for a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher who wants to be part of something special.
This role is suited to an educator who is confident in their teaching practice, genuinely enjoys being with children and understands that some of the most meaningful learning happens through relationships, play, curiosity and everyday experiences.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing a high-quality, engaging and responsive educational program that reflects the interests, strengths and individual needs of the children.
You will work closely with our educators and families to create a consistent, supportive and nurturing learning environment.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and implement a high-quality, engaging and responsive educational program that reflects the interests, strengths and individual needs of the childrenWork closely with educators and families to create a consistent, supportive and nurturing learning environmentLead a program and engage children through meaningful experiences, conversations and playBuild genuine connections with families and take time to know each childTurn spontaneous moments into meaningful learning opportunitiesCreate an environment where every child and family feels they belongConduct observations, documentation, planning and critical reflectionLead and mentor a teamAbout youAn approved Early Childhood Teaching qualificationStrong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality StandardA sound understanding of Reggio Emilia principles and practicesExperience developing and implementing a play-based, child-led educational programStrong knowledge of children's development and learningExperience with observations, documentation,



planning and critical reflectionThe ability to confidently lead and mentor a teamStrong communication and relationship-building skillsA commitment to inclusion and children's rightsTeacher registration and or a Current Working With Children Check and other relevant compliance requirementsAbout usCharley's Cottage is a unique, small and family-orientated early childhood centre where relationships, belonging and a genuine love of learning sit at the heart of everything we do.
With approximately 40 children attending each day, our centre has a beautiful, homely Queenslander atmosphere where children are known, valued and supported as individuals.
Our large grassy outdoor environment provides space for children to explore, create, investigate and challenge themselves through open-ended play and an abundance of loose parts.
Our program is child-led, allowing children's interests, ideas, questions and discoveries to guide their learning.
We value the principles and practices of the Reggio Emilia approach and work with external programs that extend children's interests and learning in areas such as art and creativity, sustainability, wellbeing and movement.A beautiful, homely Queenslander environmentA large outdoor space with opportunities for open-ended learningA strong focus on relationships and connectionA genuinely child-led approach to learningOpportunities to explore children's interests deeplyExternal programs supporting art, creativity, sustainability, wellbeing and movementA collaborative and supportive team environmentOpportunities for skilled growth and ongoing learningThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's livesSmall groupOur PhilosophyAt Charley's Cottage, we don't just want children to beready for school.We want them to be ready forlife.We want children to leave our centre believing:
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