Teaching - Early Childhood (Education & Training)
About us
Birralee Community Kindergarten and Preschool, affiliated with Lady Gowrie, is a non-profit organisation providing centre-based early childhood education and care services. Serving the Gladstone Community for over 50 years.
Birralee Community Kindergarten is committed to providing high quality early childhood education and care services for families with young children and advocacy for young children and their families.
Birralee Community Kindergarten is nestled in bushland and distinguishes itself by offering a 'Bush Kindy' program during terms 2, 3, and 4 each year. You will be trained in the necessary skills to facilitate a 'Bush Kindy' program.
Tasks & responsibilities
Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS)
and adhering to the services' policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of care and education for our children.
Actively contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan,
ensuring continuous improvement in our educational offerings and environments.
Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our staff, children, and families,
prioritising their well-being and security.
Contributing to fostering a professional and positive work culture,
where collaboration and teamwork are highly valued.
Building and nurturing strong partnerships with both children and families,
recognising their integral role in a child's development.
Working closely with our governing body and committee,
ensuring alignment with our goals and values.
Creating and implementing a dynamic program,
utilising relevant curriculum guidelines, to provide an enriching and child-centred learning experience.
Qualifications & experience
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood or equivalent
Minimum three-year qualification
Senior first aid certificate, including resuscitation certificate and training in the emergency management of anaphylaxis and asthma
Current Blue Card
Commitment to quality outputs and competent in information technology
General knowledge and/or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of relevant legislation
About the role
We are in search of a dedicated and self-driven educator to become a part of our team, supporting kindergarten-aged children. This position entails a commitment of up to 38 hours every two weeks, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays, with the possibility of fortnightly shift on Wednesdays. We highly value the notion of long-term commitment to this role, as we are looking for an individual who can provide stability and ongoing support to our families for many years to come.
The ideal candidate should be prepared to commence their role on January 20, 2025, to facilitate a smooth transition for staff and children. For the right candidate, we are open to negotiating additional transition days.
Birralee Kindergarten reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found.
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