Casual Early Childhood Educator
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Job Location:
Bentley Park - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 45
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Casual role based on Gimuy Country in Bentley Park Cairns
- $35.96ph - $42.64ph (including casual loading) Super
- Not for profit & friendly organisation supporting you to achieve a healthy work/life balance!
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
As our Early Childhood Educator you will work in a collaborative environment alongside Early Childhood Teachers and other Early Childhood Educators to provide a responsive environment that supports childrens wellbeing relationships and learning through intentional teaching partnershipsand critical will also provide support with our playgroups.
You will plan implementand document a rich program which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and all cultures. You will work alongside other professionals like Social Workers Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists and a Early Childhood Teachers who are all on your team.
Why we differ
- Enjoy above ration staffing dedicated non-contact leadership support and admin assistance so you can focus on what matters most - Our childrens learning and wellbeing. Collaboration with allied health professionals
- Lady Gowrie affiliated
- You can help with playgroups across Cairns from the beaches to Gordonvale.
- Inclusive and culturally safe workplace
The day to day
Form positive relationships with children that foster their social emotional and educational development. Observe how children respond to existing programming and provide feedback to senior staff to ensure the interests and needs of each child are being met.
Assist with the implementation of daily routines infection control measures and maintain supplies in each room. A day in the kindy may also include assisting driving the bus.
Our Benefits
- We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Professional Development- thriving industry with a constant need for dedicated workers long term growth and development are strongly encouraged and supported.
- We celebrate the best live moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clients.
- Flexible work- maintain work/life balance and tell us what suits you!
- A culture of professional support.
What you will bring to us and our families
- At least a Certificate III qualification that allows you to work in Early Childhood Education with previous experience in a similar role.
- Current unrestricted drivers license. Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
- Great people skills and the ability to create strong respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.
- Good time management and organisational skills including the ability to be flexible.
- A passion and experience working with children with additional needs very highly regarded.
- Experience developing a rich curriculum and up to date pedagogy.
- Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Ready to make an impact Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and passion for early childhood education. Or have a question Call Shelley onto discuss the role in more detail.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
