About Us:
CHILDCARE CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE PTY LTD
BENOWA HILLS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
About us:
At our Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre, we strive to give the children in our care a diverse range of experiences, create strong connections and relationships and help them acquire a wealth of new skills and knowledge through our play-based curriculum. We understand and implement the importance of inclusivity in all aspects of learning and allow child led moments, connecting with their natural surroundings and following their interests. This is all fueled by beautiful nutritionist approved and designed seasonal menus with fresh, local produce sourced daily.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), who is a natural at engaging with children, families and their Educator peers. You’ll be a big believer in play-based learning and creating warm and nurturing environments to develop all the social and emotional skills for the children’s ‘big school journey’.
Benowa Hills has supportive Leaders that fully understand your journey as an ECT and the challenges any ECT may face throughout their day-to-day work in preparing children for school.
If you are an experienced ECT looking for a full-time role (or consideration given to Permanent Part-time candidates):
* Thorough knowledge of the QLD Kindergarten Early Learning Guidelines
* An ability to embed play-based emergent learning within the curriculum and articulate its importance during conversations with parents.
* Strong understanding and strategies in educating the children of today and balancing the dynamic in a Kindergarten room. (these children were likely the first babies born during the Covid pandemic, so we know our connection points with them need to be strong and supportive reaching them on their level & responses)
* A focus on children centered activities
* Strong communication skills, with practical experience in communicating well with the family group, children, leaders, local schools, and your Educator peers.
* Preferably experience in writing transition statements, and tailored transition statements for children as they enter their first year of school.
* Knowledge and practical experience in applying enquiry-based teaching and leveraging the children’s curiosity for learning opportunities.
* Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification) OR Bachelor of Primary Teaching with approved diploma level qualification or enrolled and studying toward
* Knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards (\"NQF\" and \"NQS\"), the Early Years Learning Framework (\"EYLF\")
* Current First Aid, CPR
* Hold or willing to obtain a paid Blue Card
* Completed the mandatory New Child Safe Training
* An understanding of the provision of a safe, well planned indoor and outdoor learning environment
* Skilled with documenting observations of children's behaviour and development, in the form of learning stories
When you join our Benowa Hills Early Learning Team you will receive:
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Genuine support from our ECT qualified Owners and Nominated Supervisors
* Work in a collaborative team-based way with your fellow ECT’s and Educators
* Social and team celebration events
* Quick and effective decision making, one of the pros of working for a privately owned exceeding childcare Centre.
What we can offer:
* Working for a well-established, exceeding, well-resourced Childcare Centre.
* Supportive leadership team
* A set roster with paid lunch breaks
* Extra programming time/ Annual Leave
* Hourly Rate paid above the award
If you'd like to know more about us and our philosophy please jump onto our website, www.benowahillsearlylearningcentre.com.au
Please send a cover letter and resume to ******@cccex.com.au if you would like to apply for this position. Only successful applicants will be contacted.