Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning
- Tamworth South, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Tamworth South opened its doors in 2005, and has since become an integral part of the Tamworth community, located in a rural / residential area close to local schools and shops as well as main roads and transport routes.
- Our teachers and carers are passionate for making each moment meaningful for the children.
- Excellent opportunities for training and development
- Outdoor lunch area or private staff room for breaks
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opening hours are 6:30am - 6:30 pm
- We cater for children aged six weeks to five years across our five rooms(which includes two nursery rooms, a toddler room , and two pre school rooms)
- Lead and model the selection and implementation of effective pedagogical approaches to support children's learning and development outcomes.
- Design and implement engaging learning programs using knowledge of content, curriculum, children's needs, assessment and reporting requirements.
- Champion positive and meaningful relationships with children.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, evaluate and enhance learning outcomes for children.
- Develop engaging and inclusive learning environments that reflect the strengths, interests and needs of all children.
- Develop, select and use a range of informal, formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess children's learning and maintain high quality pedagogical documentation.
- Establish and maintain respectful collaborative partnerships with families to assess and support children's learning and wellbeing.
- Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
- Contribute to a professional and positive work culture
- Hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) or could be someone who holds a Diploma and is 50% complete towards their ECT qualification
- Hold a valid WWCC
- Hold an up to date Professional Teachers Accreditation (state applicable)
- Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
- Competitive pay - you'll get paid on par with state primary school teachers
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you'll get two extra days off per year, and our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
- Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- 4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
- Retail and childcare discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
- Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you'll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation