EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Position: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Weston Creek Children’s Centre

Employment Type: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Salary: $82846.40 per annum superannuation

About the Role

Weston Creek Children’s Centre is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis.

Weston Creek Children’s Centre (WCCC) is a community-based, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service that has been providing high-quality education and care for children from birth to five years for over 45 years.

We have a strong focus on contemporary pedagogical practices and use meaningful, play-based experiences as a vehicle for learning.

Our employees are supported in a friendly and collaborative environment, with ongoing opportunities to explore and develop their personal areas of interest within early childhood education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing and delivering high-quality educational programs that support the learning, development and wellbeing of young children. You will work collaboratively with children, families and other educators to create a protected, inclusive and engaging learning setting.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, develop and implement educational programs and learning experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of young children.

Plan and organise learning activities in indoor and outdoor environments using a range of appropriate teaching materials and resources.

Provide learning experiences that support children's language, cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.

Promote children's language and communication skills through storytelling, discussion, play, music and other educational activities.

Observe, assess and document children's learning, development and progress.

Identify individual learning and developmental needs and adapt educational programs where appropriate.

Encourage children's confidence,



creativity, curiosity, independence and participation in learning activities.

Establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with children.

Communicate with parents and guardians regarding children's learning, development, progress and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with other educators and management in planning and delivering educational programs.

Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, professional development and other activities relevant to the educational program.

Support the health, safety and wellbeing of children and ensure appropriate supervision.

Ensure educational practices are carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory, child-safety and service requirements.

Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

An approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education/Teaching, or another recognised equivalent qualification that enables the applicant to work as an Early Childhood Teacher;

At least one year of relevant work experience in early childhood education/teaching or a closely related field;

Sound knowledge of early childhood learning, development and educational programming;

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs for young children;

Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work effectively as part of a professional education and care team; and

Any required teacher registration, Working with Children Check and other relevant clearances applicable to the position.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth; and The opportunity to contribute to positive learning and developmental outcomes for young children.

How to Apply Please submit your current resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant experience and suitability for the position through to: [email protected]

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