Childcare Early Childhood Teacher

**Early Childhood Teacher | Kawana

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Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our Kawana centre team in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, that inspire young minds and contributes to the growth and development of all children within thekindergarten age group.

Centre Overview:

At Journey Early Learning Kawana, we are a two-building service, that really has that home away from home feeling. As you walk through our doors you can see the relationships and connections our experienced team have with our families and community, and the purposeful spaces and resources that allow children to connect to their home environments. Journey Early Learning Kawana has a brand new kitchen, programming and Staff retreat room and not to mention 9 spacious room and 6 outdoor environments for the children and Educators to truly explore.

About the role:

As the Early Childhood Teacher, your primary focus will be to provide a safe and stimulating environment which meets the social, cultural, emotional, educational and physical needs of the children. You will be responsible for the creation and execution of our educational programs that support the overall wellbeing, growth, and education of young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

• Create, develop and implement high quality and engaging educational programs

• Facilitate play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities

• Observing and documenting children's progress and development

• Fostering positive relationships with children, families and the community

• Develop and participate in a variety of community projects and initiatives

• Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment

What we offer:

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Grant

• 80% off Childcare Discounts*

• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Mental Health First Aid

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

**Terms & Conditions apply

About you:

You are a creative and inspired Early Childhood Teacher with a passion to lead and develop high quality age specific programs and daily routines. You will be a collaborative member of the team, working to build strong relationships with Educators, children and families.

Key skills and requirements:

• ACECQA Approved Bachelor's/ Master’s Degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

• Current Working with Children Check

• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication

• Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards

• Strong computer skills

• Current approved First Aid Certificate

• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensureevery child every dayis safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm