The Gums Childcare Centre Pty Ltd is a reputable childcare centre who provides impactful guidance for young children through their early childhood development stages.
Their programs are challenging, engaging and nurturing and they understand that each child is a unique individual with independent learning needs.
The Role
The role for hire is an Early Childhood Teacher based in Clare in SA, it is a full-time role with an annual salary between $76,700 to $78,700 depending on experience plus superannuation.
The Responsibilities
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
Early childhood educator assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
The Requirements
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
First Aid Qualifications and Training as prescribed by the Education and Care Services National Law Act **** (CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, General First Aid)
At least 2 years of professional experience in early childhood teaching in Australia
At least 2 years' experience teaching in early childhood education settings, delivering programs aligned with EYLF and NQS.
At least 2 years' experience in curriculum development, child assessment, and educational programming.
At least 2 years' experience mentoring and supervising educators in early childhood pedagogy and best practices.
At least 2 years' experience supporting children with diverse learning needs and implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
At least 2 years' experience liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies to support children's learning outcomes.
Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework
A current knowledge of relevant curriculum frameworks and the ability to implement a program that caters to diversity amongst the children, educators, families and community
A working knowledge and thorough understanding of the national quality standards, the education and care services national law act **** and the education and care services national regulations ****
Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills with children, adults, fellow educators and the community
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, being sensitive to the strength and weaknesses of fellow team members
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