JOB TITLE or POSITION: Early Childhood (pre-primary School) Teacher (ECT).
NAME OF THE COMPANY: West Pennant Hills Child Care Centre Pty Limited trading as Adventures Preschool & Long Day Care.
COMPANY’S BACKGROUND: Adventures Preschool and Long Day Care is a family owned and operated service centre enhanced by nurturing long-term educators and managers offering engaging activities and a research-based approach to early childhood learning and development. It offers delightful, spacious, safe facilities and enjoys access to the neighbouring recreation parks to extend the children’s love of nature.
Holistic approach at Adventures Preschool integrates play based learning with a foundational Numeracy and Literacy Curriculum, Creative Arts, STEM, Protective Behaviours, Fine/Gross Motor Programs, Social and Resilience Skills, problem solving approaches to learning and outdoor exploration ensuring each child receives variety and personalised attention.
Adventures Preschool prioritise safety, learning and fun making us the ideal choice for families seeking excellence in infant and toddler care, the development of a love of learning and a track record in preparing young children for early school success.
Adventures Preschool operates at three (3) different locations in New South Wales as under:
· West Pennant Hills;
· Pennant Hills; and
· Turramurra.
LOCATION: The position is based at Adventures Preschool and LDC Pennant Hills NSW 2120. It is a full-time position with minimum of 37.5 hours a week. Flexibility is required for overtime, shift work and during peak periods.
REPORTING TO: The position reports to the Centre Manager.
QUALIFICATION: Must hold Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Bachelors degree or higher qualification in relevant field including at least one (1) year of full-time work experience or equivalent as an ECT or in a similar role in a developed country.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum one (1) year of full-time work experience or equivalent as an ECT or in a similar role.
· Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information to other staff, management, and owners.
· Ability to work and manage a team, also to work independently.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an enthusiastic employee with the right skill set and experience to join our team.
· Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate child's development.
· Providing leadership in the development, implementation, and review of educational programs in partnership with the Educators, Curriculum Leaders and Centre Manager.
· Providing variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative
social skills, confidence and understanding.
· Promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and informal discussions held individually and within groups of children.
· Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, and other disabilities.
· Observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying
factors which may impede child's progress.
· Discussing students' progress with parents.
· Attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings.
· Supervising student teachers on placement.
· Acting in accordance with National Quality Standards (NQS) and company policies.
· Continual reflection and evaluation of curriculum.
· Reflecting and reviewing environments in relation to the NQS.
SALARY: A$79,423 – A$85,000 annual base pay + superannuation + Worker Retention Grant.
Pay: From $46.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
