Teacher

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Teacher. Terms and conditions vacancy

• We’re for children, not for profit
• Above Award Salary
• FTC - P/T 30 hrs per week

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education?
Come and join our fantastic team at
Do you like thinking differently?

Goodstart Geraldton (Wonthella)! Part-Time FTC

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to develop programs and practices that are responsive to our children’s needs and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard.

You will be part of our supportive culture and have access to a qualified mentor to support your professional development and growth.

 We offer high quality care supported by exciting planned learning experiences that are based on individual children's needs, interests and abilities. All our educators are highly trained and experienced and enjoy working together as a team to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
Inside, all of the rooms  - from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - are all set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities. Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning.

 
Geraldton

•  Family orientated community
• Population of approx. 36,000
• Beautiful Coastal City
• Laid back regional lifestyle
• Lots of historical monuments, museums and restaurants

 Our Centre

• 99 place centre with 5 rooms and 2 outdoor areas
• Multi-age outdoor program
• Homely and welcoming environment
• Wonderful connections with the families and community
• Time of change in the centre

 Your Role

• Hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Hold a current First Aid qualification
• Full time, permanent role

• Work in a purpose built, well-resourced centre with 5 rooms, leading a 20 place 3-5 year room

• Centre is open to discussing shift times  

• Centre also offers OHSC services

• Centre has incursions and excursions in place, including bush walking

• Plan innovative and engaging learning experiences

• Champion positive and meaningful relationships with children

• Goodstart award for community partnerships (2017)

 Responsibilities

• Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions
• Maintain and apply expert knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Seek and share best practice examples to improve the education program

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with families, children and the centre team

• Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice

• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture

  The Benefits

•  Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Access to a professional peer teacher mentor
• Professional pedagogical and operational centre support teams to assist you in providing high quality educational programs

• Competitive above award wages

• 3 hours non-contact programming time

• Quality teaching and Educational resources

• Professional development and networking

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Discounted child care fees

• Uniform allowance

If you have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent qualification, and experience in a similar role, then we want to meet you!

Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider.  As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Goodstart is committed to child safety, with a zero tolerance of child abuse, and expect all our employees to reflect this commitment

Should you strive to uphold and reflect these values then we would love to hear from you!

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