$69,232 - $72,911 (SNCAR) pro-rata + 17% superannuation
- 2 x continuing, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity!
- Great benefits, work environment, and exceeding centre!
**Reference**:1256722**
**About us**
The Curtin University Early Childhood Centre rated as exceeding by the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) provides an aesthetically pleasing and nurturing learning environment for children 0 - 5 years. Situated on the Curtin University Bentley campus, the centre has a diverse community of many nationalities catering for children of Curtin students, staff and the wider community.
**Your new role**
Are you an enthusiastic educator seeking to make a difference? Join our team to deliver high-quality experiences for young children. We are looking for an educator (diploma qualified or working towards it) who embodies Curtin University values and embraces our inclusive vision, supporting the community to reach its full potential. A strong understanding of individualised learning and a sound knowledge of a play-based approach is highly desirable.
**In this role, you will, but are not limited to**
- Use the Early Years Learning Framework and the Centre Curriculum Guide for planning and evaluating the learning program.
- Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children and take responsibility for the environment as the third teacher.
- Work with a team approach within the operation of the centre, adhere to routines and rosters, and maintain and update records according to the Centre's policies.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training, follow safety protocols, and maintain age-appropriate limits of behaviour.
- Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, support general cleaning and tidying tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
**Selection Criteria**
- Completion of a Diploma in Children Service or working towards it.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a healthy and safe environment that meets the needs of young children according to the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Demonstrated ability to develop individual and group programs for children.
**_As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered._**
**Join us!**
Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (as outlined above), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
**Applications close: Tuesday, 10 September 2024, at 10:00 am AWST**
**Why Choose Curtin?**
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
**Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin**
We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.
**Disclaimer**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._