Early Childhood Teacher – Perm P/T Integricare Preschool Strathfield

Integricare is a Christian organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of families, children and disadvantaged people. Operating in the early learning sector, we are a well-established organisation undergoing a quiet revolution.  We are reinventing ourselves and ready to innovate our way into our future. So if you are excited about creating a new world and coming on an exciting journey with us, we would love to hear from you.

The position of Early Childhood Teacher is permanent part-time commencing Term 3 2018 for 3 days per week (8 hours per day) and reports to the Manager, Integricare Preschool Strathfield.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Member of the EL team of the centre.
• Room leader of a small group of staff.
• Writing children’s documentation that includes: analysis, identification of the individual’s learning disposition and progression of the learning.
• Designing and developing learning environments to reflect the different learning dispositions, skill/developmental levels and interest of children.
• Working in a collaborative manner with all staff.
• Modelling and supporting staff in the established collaborative writing groups.
• Supporting the established relationships with families; and the ‘culture’ of the centre.
• Participating and contributing to the pedagogical discussions and studies.
• Being an intentional practitioner and communicator.

Expertise in the following areas is required:

• Ability to develop partnerships with parents and families.
• Ability to develop warm and meaningful relationships with children.
• Proven self-motivated team leader
• Proven high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and being able to work as part of a team

Knowledge of the following is needed:

• Child development for 0-6 year olds and current trends in Early Childhood Education.
• Relevant legislation and NQF

Experience is also required in:

• Working with children with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Working in Children’s centres and a Certified Supervisor Number is highly desirable.

Formal Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education.  University trained

Other requirements

• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Commitment to inclusive Early Childhood practices
• Comply with our Christian ethos and preferably demonstrate an active faith
• Pass the necessary checks before being employed

Please email your application including a Covering Letter specifically addressing the criteria above and a resume to Yvette Lucas, Manager, Integricare Preschool Strathfield at: pssmanager@integricare.org.au.

Integricare Preschool Strathfield

Enquiries:  Yvette Lucas Ph: (02) 9746 9441

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

www.integricare.org.au

Integricare is committed to equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity