Early Childhood Teacher – Maternity Leave Position
Lady Gowrie QLD is a leader in ECEC, sponsoring a range of Early Childhood Education and Care services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood education in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team.
At Lady Gowrie Marchant Park Community Kindergarten, we value flexibility, professionalism, collaboration and a commitment to ongoing professional learning. The ability to build and maintain positive, inclusive and responsive relationships with children, families and our wider community is a must.
About the role:
An exceptional opportunity awaits an experienced and passionate Early Childhood professional to join the Service and the broader Lady Gowrie Team as an Early Childhood Teacher starting in August 2024. This is a Maternity Leave position available until August 2025, with the possibility of an extension. The role is part-time, spanning two days per week, specifically Thursday and Friday, with each day offering a full-length program.
As the Early Childhood Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality educational program that supports positive outcomes for each child and their family. During your working hours, you will act as the Responsible Person at the Service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, capable of guiding a team of professionals and fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure the provision of an excellent education and care program.
What we can offer you:
- Be part of a strong and successful kindergarten
- Attractive wages as per our Kindergarten Enterprise Agreement
- Ongoing professional development, and support from an experienced leadership team
- Fully funded Blue Card and First Aid/CPR including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Discounted childcare fees for permanent employees
- Annual Wellbeing and Service Anniversary Day (in addition to your leave entitlements!)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support ongoing staff Wellbeing
The successful applicants will have:
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification.
- Registration with Queensland College of Teachers preferred or pathway to registration can be discussed with preferred applicant.
- Prior teaching in the early years or prep setting and experience as a Responsible Person in an early childhood setting are essential.
- Ability to plan and implement a quality, educational and child centred program.
- Is passionate and innovated in pedagogy and practice.
- Capability of meeting the needs of individual children and the group.
- Understanding of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework, and National Quality Framework.
- Hold a current Blue Card/Exemption Card.
- Hold current first aid/CPR including asthma and anaphylaxis
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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We thank all candidates for their applications, however only those successful will be contacted for an interview.