Join our Early Learning Centre at Julia Creek as an Early Childhood Teacher.
McKinlay Shire Council is seeking responsible and creative applicants for the position of full time Early Childhood Teacher at Julia Creek Early Learning Centre (ELC). Julia Creek ELC is a 21 place service catering for children aged 12 months to 5 years in the beautiful outback town of Julia Creek.
With many extra-curricular activities available for residents including a 24 hour gym, sports centre, water park, school, library, camp drafts, rodeos and the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival, this is the perfect place for families or for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in education by assisting the passionate and small team of educators here to bring quality education to the bush.
The Role:
The ECT will assist the Director to oversee (in their absence) ELC staff and lead the design and implementation of both a Kindergarten program and long day care program in accordance with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and Early Years Learning Framework.
The successful applicant will be able to plan for the individual needs of the children within their room, implementing the planning cycle, collaborating with families to develop an enriched learning environment for the children in their room. The successful applicant will take on the day-to-day responsibilities of the Director, when they are absent.
Desired applicants will hold the following qualifications and experience:
* Minimum Four Year Degree Early Childhood, or Four Year Degree in Primary Education and at least one of the following – Diploma of Children’s Services or Advanced Diploma of Child Care from a Registered Training Organisation;
* Current Queensland Teacher Registration; (desired, not required)
* Current Working with Children Blue Card;
* Current Senior First Aid Certificate (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma training);
* Experience working with all ages of children who have not yet commenced school;
* Ability to promote and work within a team environment;
* An understanding of all Childcare Legislation, Early Years Learning Framework, and National Quality Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and Workplace Health and Safety procedures is highly desirable.
Benefits:
* Attractive Salary – $99,000 per annum (above award rates).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Health and Wellbeing benefits includes free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, as well as swimming and gym subsidies.
* Council Home provided with rental subsidy
* Relocation Assistance
Recruitment information, including a Position Description, can be found on. Applicants must provide a current Resume, a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (contained within the Position Description) and copies of all relevant qualifications to be considered for the position.
For any further questions and or the delivery of completed applications, please contact HR department on (07) 4746 7166, email .
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