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Early Childhood Teacher Permanent F/T

Position

Integricare is a Christian organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of families, children and disadvantaged people. Operating in the early learning sector, we are a well-established organisation undergoing a quiet revolution.  We are reinventing ourselves and ready to innovate our way into our future. So, if you are excited about creating a new world and coming on an exciting journey with us, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to fill a vacant position at our Turrella service.  This position is full-time and you will be passionate about working with babies and children aged 0-3 years. 

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities in this role include:

  • Member of the EL team of the centre.
  • Room leader of a small group of staff.
  • Writing children’s documentation that includes: analysis, identification of the individual’s learning disposition and progression of the learning.
  • Designing and developing learning environments to reflect the different learning dispositions, skill/developmental levels and interest of children.
  • Working in a collaborative manner with all staff.
  • Modelling and supporting staff in the established collaborative writing groups.
  • Supporting the established relationships with families; and the ‘culture’ of the centre.
  • Participating and contributing to the pedagogical discussions and studies.
  • Being an intentional practitioner and communicator.

Expertise in the following areas is required:

  • Ability to develop partnerships with parents and families.
  • Ability to develop warm and meaningful relationships with children.
  • Proven self-motivated team leader
  • Proven high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and being able to work as part of a team

Knowledge of the following is needed:

  • Child development for 0-6 year olds and current trends in Early Childhood Education.
  • Relevant legislation and NQF

Experience is also required in:

  • Working with children with additional needs is highly desirable.
  • Working in Children’s centres and a Certified Supervisor Number is highly desirable.

Formal Qualifications

  • Degree in Early Childhood Education.  University trained  

Other requirements

  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Commitment to inclusive Early Childhood practices
  • Support our Christian Mission and Vision 
  • Pass the necessary checks before being employed

Please email your application including a Covering Letter specifically addressing the criteria above and a resume to Melissa Dunford, Operations Manager, Integricare Group Services

mdunford@integricare.org.au

Enquiries:  Melissa Ph: (02) 8746 5900

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

www.integricare.org.au

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