Austin Health is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher – Educational Leader to inspire a love of learning and foster child development through intentional teaching. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with families and work with our leadership team to implement high-quality early learning programs, guided by our not-for-profit vision for children to have the best possible start in life.
What You'll Do
- Inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices.
- Build meaningful relationships with families so each child has a strong sense of belonging.
- Mentor and guide educational practices in your room.
- Work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs.
- Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program.
- Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved).
- Current Teachers Registration.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid qualification.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
- Passion and enthusiasm to lead a classroom effectively engaging with educators, families and children to implement the educational program.
Team & Environment
Work with the broader centre leadership team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $51.23 + $2.68 (Educational Leader Allowance) per hour.
- Above award wages.
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees.
- 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023.
- Paid professional development opportunities.
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year.
- Option to purchase extra leave.
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
- Uniform allowance.
- Employee referral program.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in New Lambton, New South Wales.
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
