Early Childhood Teacher (casual and permanent part-time positions)
We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher and pedagogical leader for Sandhills Early Childhood Centre.
A permanent part-time position is available, with additional casual opportunities also on offer.
We strive to nurture each child's sense of belonging as a part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Sandhills is a vibrant and nurturing community with a focus on nature, sustainability, creativity and wellbeing.
The image of the child is a fundamental motivation at Sandhills.
Children are our primary stakeholders, and we are driven by their best interests
Sandhills resides in the heart of Byron Bay, within walking distance of beaches, recreation grounds, coastal reserves, and the community library and gallery.
You will work with a team of exceptional educators to implement the daily program in line with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning framework.
Our centre welcomes children from 0-5 years and you may work with any age group.
You will have:
passion to create a safe, respective and nurturing learning environment
dedication and commitment to developing the future of children
enthusiasm to engage children and intentionally guide enriching-concepts, provocations, experiences and projects
formal qualifications (Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) orBachelor of Educator (Early Childhood and Primary))
Please download the position description to read about the role in more detail and our selection criteria
We operate 7.30am – 5.30pm, 50 weeks per year in the heart of Byron Bay in a beautiful setting.
Who we are:
We are a not-for-profit service operated by Byron Shire Council.
Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance; collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
We are open, honest and respectful
We foster well-being and creativity
We achieve our goals and succeed together
Enjoy our Employee Benefits
We haveto offer:
one permanent part-time position(2 – 4 days depending on the right candidate)
casual opportunities are also available
Flexible working arrangements
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $46.14 to $53.46 per hour (dependent upon skills and experience)
Educators also receive the Federal Government's worker retention grant payment which equates to about $3/hour
Other benefits include:
12% superannuation
Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
Education and training support
Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
Fitness Passport
Health and Wellbeingdays
Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team
Location:
This position is based at Council's Sandhills Early Childhood Centre in ByronBay.
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community.
We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations.
Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace.
If you need an adjustmentduring the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Pre-Employment Screening Process:
Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation.
If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history.
Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the 'Apply' button where you will be redirected to Council's website.
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