Early Childhood Teacher | Diploma Actively working towards ECT

Come and join a great team culture where you play an integral role in shaping how we influence the lives of children at Elderslie ELC.

We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) or Diploma Educator actively working towards their ECT qualification, who is passionate about early childhood education and care and has experience in the sector for a 3 day a week position with potential for full time hours.

Our Educators build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the local community and most importantly you will make a difference to the lives of the children in our care.

Joining the Elderslie ELC Family, we'll give you a great place to work, incredible colleagues and benefits that include:

• Paid First Aid & CPR Training

• Paid Wellness Leave

• A focus on Professional Development and Training

• Staff Mentoring Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Long Service Awards

• Fantastic Career Advancement Opportunities

• Discounted Childcare Fees

• Uniform Provided

The role as an ECT and Diploma Educator will also see you inspiring the programs while ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Diploma currently Working Towards ECT

Your new role will entail:

• Building positive and caring relationships with the children and their families

• Applying your pedagogical knowledge and expertise to ensure the individual needs of all children are met

• Observing, documenting, interpreting and evaluating the children's progress,

• Keeping informed about the NQF, NQS and the current National Regulations plus current thinking, research and practice while implementing the EYLF

• Planning and programming an outstanding educational program for our children

• Complying with the relevant government regulations

• Meet and exceed the individual needs of each child in all areas of their development

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Create a supportive, stimulating and secure learning environment for the children

Skills and experience:

• Recognised Early Childhood Qualification, either a Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Diploma currently Working Towards

• Passion for early childhood education

• Skills to lead other educators, motivating them to excel as you deliver care and educational programs

• A strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS

• Current First Aid

• Current Anaphylaxis training

• Current CPR Training

• Child Protection Certificate

• Hold a current Working with Children Check

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About You:

• Looking for a new challenge

• Place children at the heart of their decision making

• Ready to take their career to the next level

• You are exceeding in their practice

• Have a lifelong love of learning and want to pass that onto children

• “Can do” attitude

• You are curious about the world and how to bring it into each child’s life

All applicants must be 18 years or over and you will need to apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencement.