Join a welcoming, supportive and well-established team who are making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community! Bring your passion for early education to the picturesque community of Ballina - if you're working towards a qualification, you're welcome to apply! Enjoy an above-award hourly rate circa $40 - $52 per hour PLUS super and relocation assistance to help you call Ballina home! Welcome to Rainbow Children's Centre! As a non-profit, community-based organisation, we offer high-quality, flexible children's services to the families of Ballina and surrounding areas at an affordable cost.
Our play-based, child-led learning program is inspired by children's voices and ideas, designed to encourage exploration and discovery. We provide quality education and care for children from birth to 6 years in our centre-based care service, and for school-age children, we also manage four Out of School Hours Care services.
Nestled in the picturesque Northern Rivers region of East Ballina, Ballina, you will join a centre that is located in close proximity to beaches in a stunningly serene location. Our playground overlooks a lush reserve, surrounded by towering Eucalypt, Tuckeroo, and Cadagi trees that create a natural wonderland sure to capture the imaginations of our young learners!
For more information, please visit our website: https://rainbow.nsw.edu.au/ The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our team in a full-time role of 40 hours per week. However, we understand the value of flexibility and are open to accommodating a four-day working week for the right person.
You will shape the lives of young children and create an environment where they can thrive. Your role is essential in providing the best possible education and care within a play-based program while also meeting the needs of parents and the community.
You will be a primary influencer of daily care and education, providing invaluable collaboration and shared leadership with your colleagues. Your commitment to fostering relationships with families and colleagues is crucial to the centre's overall success.
As you recognise the unique educational needs of each child, you will tailor the centre's program to meet their choices and interests. Your creativity, adaptability, and responsiveness will ensure each child's needs are met, and their potential is reached.
Responsibilities include: Lead and collaborate with the team in implementing an educational program tailored to each child. Collaborate and develop appropriate early childhood programs based on child development, pedagogical practice, and the National Quality Framework. Model and support appropriate early childhood practices while addressing parents' needs daily Develop and model inclusive behaviour support strategies to facilitate positive and age-appropriate communication and behaviours. Establish and maintain health and safety standards for all individuals at the centre whilst supporting the management of your homeroom within centre policies and procedures. What you will bring: With a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, you will have the knowledge and skills to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
We value collaboration and teamwork, and as a part of our team, you will play an important role in supporting children's learning, interests and autonomy.
Those with a diploma working towards or willing to enrol in an ECT qualification are welcome to apply. Furthermore, you will possess the following attributes:
Interpersonal Skills: able to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, families, and children, adapting to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Proactive Leadership: take initiative in driving positive change, taking ownership of tasks and projects to achieve personal and professional growth while inspiring and motivating the team to reach shared goals. Communication: create a positive and inclusive environment by maintaining excellent communication skills and demonstrating a supportive and caring attitude towards colleagues, children, and families. Passion: bring a sincere dedication to early childhood education and commitment to ongoing growth, personally and professionally benefiting children and their families. Remuneration benefits provided by Rainbow Children's Centre: Enjoy an above-award hourly rate of $40 - $52 per hour (approximately $83,000 - $108,000 annually), commensurate with experience PLUS super! We want to reward you with other great benefits, including:
A generous enterprise agreement Relocation assistance A culture of learning and development tailored to your professional interests and lifelong learning goals Staff annual bonus after 12 months of continuous service Supported and mentored by an experienced leadership team. A culture of support and encouragement allows growth for all staff members An Employee Assistance Program Predominantly an 8-hour workday includes a paid lunch break. Rotating early, late and middle shifts. Rainbow Children's Centre offers excellent progression opportunities, with the potential to advance from an Early Childhood Teacher to a Room Leader role and eventually into a Director's position within the organisation.
Ready to Apply? We are ready to hear from you! Apply now!
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