Early Childhood Teacher

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Want to join an extraordinary team that is on a mission to bring the joy back to Early Childhood Education at a purpose-built Kindergarten service in the heart of Moranbah?

Our motto? Play to learn, learn to play!

At Simply Sunshine it is our strong belief that we are nothing without our people, therefore; we support and encourage our educators to become the absolute best they can be.

Intrigued? Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Relocation assistance and/or affordable accommodation for you and your family (conditions apply)
• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments and natural resources to help you deliver and embed beautiful practice, education, and care for each child’s unique learning journey.
• Feel supported and part of the Simply Sunshine Early Education team, which feels more like a family than a workplace.
• A salary of $75,000 - $100,000 per annum (dependant on experience & qualification)
• A full day each week for non-contact planning time PAID comprehensive induction program onsite
• 10 weeks leave each year in line with school holidays & 8.00am - 4.30pm working days
• Extensive professional development calendar, customised for the team and individual educators, combined with in house training opportunities within work hours.
• Strong focus on promoting positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, through professional development, team building exercises and frequent social gatherings
• Staff discount on childcare fees at Simply Sunshine Early Education to support you to return to work (and know your family is close by).
• Opportunities for part-time and flexible working arrangements to support a positive work/life balance.
• Opportunities to connect with our other Moranbah centres and team to share new ideas and foster relationships, as well as progress in your career.
• Visa holders welcome to apply with sponsorship opportunities available for eligible and successful applicants (conditions apply)

About us: Simply Sunshine Kindergarten is a not-for-profit, community owned and operated service catering for 44 children from three to six years of age. We are a stand-alone kindergarten, the sister centre of our long day care centre, Simply Sunshine Early Education and are located in the town of Moranbah, just a few short hours from the vast and beautiful coastline of Queensland.

Simply Sunshine has been providing high quality early education and care to the children and families of Moranbah for more than 30 years valuing the professionalism of all our educators in ways that make work fun!

We are a service that is committed to a high quality early childhood environment and being the best in our field.

Is this the role for you? We are seeking exceptional and enthusiastic individuals who are driven to provide quality education and care for children from birth to 6 years of age.

Our Early Childhood Teacher Superstar will:

Want to support children to explore, develop and grow through play Have respect for the capability of children and their interests in learning through their own view of the world Be an expert at forming relationships with families, children, Early Childhood professionals and the wider community that is built on trust and mutual respect Be looking for a workplace to call home; a work culture that feels like home. Be open to our unique way for programming and practice Be ready to implement contemporary evidence-informed pedagogy; and Be relentless in their pursuit for excellence for children.

PLUS meet the following essential requirements:

An ACECQA-approved minimum Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood (or working towards) Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates Valid Working with Children's Check Be available to work Monday to Friday, up to 38 hours per week Be flexible to work all shifts the centre is open Bring a positive and inclusive attitude every day!