Early Childhood Teacher
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- In consultation with the Educational Leader and other Teachers, lead the implementation of the ELC’s curriculum.
- Mentor and support colleagues, at the direction of the ELC Director, towards achieving strategic objectives.
- Work closely with the Educational Leader and Team to assess children and evaluate learning.
- Collaborate and communicate with parents/families.
- Plan, prepare and implement appropriate learning programs and environments for children, guiding professional practice based on Australian EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework).
- Work within a legal and ethical framework, based on NQS and national regulations.
- Attend staff meetings, taking an active part in critical reflections about professional practice, pedagogical strategies, ELC philosophy and curriculum, QIP, children’s learning and development, and the Planning and Assessment Cycle.
- A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
- Demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.
- A personal commitment to Emmaus’ ethos, Statement of Faith, and Vision, Mission and Values underpinning the delivery of Christian-based education to children.
- Appropriate qualification in Early Childhood Education.
- Understanding and knowledge of the standards set by the National Quality Framework, the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Knowledge and experience in the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Extensive knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS) process including ongoing review.
- Thorough understanding and implementation of a play-based curriculum.
- Behaviour management skills reflecting restorative practices and the ability to develop and demonstrate positive behaviour strategies and support children’s learning.
- High-level interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.
- Strong problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management skills.
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure in an emergency or stressful situation.
- Competent computer skills to manage documentation, learning resources and use of technology tools to support learning.
- Current Teachers’ Registration, valid Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC and Senior First Aid certification (incl. CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma).
- A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.
- Staff member discounts on student fees.
- Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.
- Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.
- A completed ‘Application for Teaching Position Form’, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.
- Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 250803.
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