Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners? King's Early Learning Centre, a faith-based early learning service, is seeking a dynamic and creative Early Childhood Teacher to join our team and contribute to our child-centred, Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach.
King's Early Learning
We believe that every child is a unique gift from God, full of potential and a future contributor to society. Our learning environment is built upon the principles of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and we strive to provide a stimulating, positive, and engaging atmosphere for children aged 3 to 5.
Our modern facilities and strong ethos create an environment where learning is exciting, meaningful, and continuously improved.
Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a qualified Early Childhood Teacher experienced in a variety of approaches to learning, curriculum, programming and planning.
The position is a part time (0.8 FTE) replacement contract for commencement in January 2025.
At King's, Early Childhood Teachers experience the full array of benefits applicable to teaching staff. Enjoy term breaks and a balanced workload in alignment with our Enterprise Agreement.
Early Childhood Teachers at King's are not typically required to fill early or late shifts on the roster.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a stimulating, child-centred, and positive learning environment aligned with our values.
- Prioritize the pastoral care and welfare of all children in our care.
- Develop strong relationships with children and help them explore and develop their faith.
- Utilize effective teaching strategies inspired by Reggio Emilia and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Identify individual learning needs and create differentiated experiences for effective engagement.
- Assess and document children's learning and development in line with policies.
- Communicate effectively with parents through various channels, including meetings, portfolios, and reports.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop Individual Learning Plans for children with specific needs.
Essential Criteria
We are seeking candidates who possess:
- A personal commitment to King's Vision, Mission and Values that underpin the delivery of a Christian-based education to students in the School community.
- A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education (minimum Bachelor's degree).
- Demonstrated experience in implementing Reggio Emilia-inspired and child-centred teaching methods.
- Strong understanding of faith-based education and nurturing a child's faith journey.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A passion for creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
If you are an experienced and qualified Early Childhood Teacher who shares our passion for fostering a child's potential, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.
Applications via Seek or to by 4pm Friday 8 November 2024.
For further information regarding this role and Application Guidelines please visit our website.
