Early Childhood Lead Educator Not for Profit
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Job Location:
Acacia Ridge - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 45
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full time permanent position based on Yuggera Country in Acacia Ridge
- $39.31h $42.5ph Super Salary Packaging
- Well established Not-for-profit centre that is proudly shaping brighter futures for our children and the community
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. Weremainsteadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
- 80 children from6 weeksto 5 years of age.
- Open 7am 6pm
- Above ratio
- Support in 2 non-contact leadership staff plus admin support
- Lady Gowrie affiliated
- Approved for worker retention grants.
- Salary Sacrificing options as we are a not-for-profit centre
You will work in a collaborative environment alongside other team members to provide a responsive environment that supports childrens wellbeing relationships and learning through intentional teaching partnerships and critical reflection.
You will planimplementand 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 Early Childhood teachers and a Speech Pathologist who are all on your team.
What our current staff say
Thatwe support people to live their best includes
- Highly engaged team with 89% of our staff saying they are happy with the role compared to what they were told at interview.
- 91% say they really enjoy the work
- Professional Development- thriving industry with a constant need for dedicated workers long term growth and development are strongly encouraged and supported.
- A culture ofprofessional support.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best lifeis unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Our Reconciliation Commitment -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
- Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
Skills and Experience
As our Early Childhood Educator or Lead Educator you will have:
- An ACECQA approved Diploma in Childrens Services.
- A sound 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 allwalks of life.
- Good timemanagement andorganisationalskills including the ability to be flexible
- 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 Islanderpeoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Societyrecognisesand values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunitieswe 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.
Interested Apply online today!
Pleasesubmityour current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and will be required to work across all rooms however if you have a preference for a particular agegroupplease include that in your cover .
Have a question Call Kiralee on 0 to 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.
