Early Childhood Teacher

• Competitive above award hourly rates + childcare discounts + paid lunch breaks
• Family-owned centre with purpose-built & well-resourced facilities
• Generous sign on bonus

A beautiful, medium-sized long day care centre located in the suburb of Wamberal on the Central Coast is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join their wonderful team in the 2-3 year room. This family-owned centre fosters a nurturing and home-like environment whilst focusing on building meaningful connections and providing positive learning experiences for each individual child, and their family. With purpose-built facilities and a dedicated team, this centre provides care for children aged 0 - 5 years across five rooms. Operating between the hours of 7am - 6pm, located close to public transport routes and access to a private car park, this centre offers wonderful outdoor and indoor learning environments that encourage children to explore and form connections whilst ensuring a strong sense of belonging, and self-identity is formed in the Early Years stage.
 

The Role

• Permanent full-time position (38 hours pw - flexibility around this if desired) in the 2-3 year age group
• Play a vital role in children's learning by working with educators to provide a thorough educational program incorporating children's interests, strengths and needs
• Contribute to the centre's overall development and success in-line with the NQF
• Generate and deliver rich learning experiences whilst incorporating the connections established with the local primary school and wider community
• Form meaning relationships with parents, children and the educational team in a welcoming, inclusive environment

The Benefits

• Generous sign on bonus after 3 months of employment
• Family-owned centre offering a home-like and nurturing environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary (above award)
• Paid professional development and personal staff development programs
• Discount on childcare fees
• Paid lunch breaks
• Staff bonding days and events throughout the year
• Opportunities to progress in your career within a network of local centres
• Opportunity for studying ECTs to gain scholarships
• Support from dedicated management team
• Well-resourced and purpose-built facilities

About You

• An Early Childhood Education Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification or actively working towards
• NESA teachers' registration
• A current Working with Children's Check
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain