CALOUNDRA CITY PRIVATE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher who wishes to work in an Independent school setting in our long day care centre. The role will commence January 2025.

About the role and group

CCPS operates 2 Kindergarten programs, one in a long day care environment and one in a sessional kindergarten. The ECT teacher will therefore work collaboratively with the City Stars Kindergarten teacher and other CCPS teachers (eg Specialist teachers and Prep to Year 2 teachers) to align and deliver a seamless CCPS Kindergarten curriculum preparing our little learners to transition to Prep.

The Kindergarten program at Pelican's Nest will have access to specialist CCPS teachers to assist in the delivery of the program utilising CCPS facilities such as the school library, multi purpose hall, oval and tennis courts.

The hours of duty will be 8.00 am to 4.30 pm for 40 weeks per year (school term time). We offer above award wages and 2% additional SGC superannuation.

Commencement date: January 2025

You will be

• Create positive, professional and genuine relationships with your colleagues, children and their families
• Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, holistic educational program based on the EYLF and QKLG and inspired by Learning Through Play philosophies and Nature Play QLD
• Have a high level of motivation and initiative whilst being professional, proactive, flexible and fair
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Assist in the preparation of the QIP, SIP and review of policies and procedures

You will have

• ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualification or if you hold a primary or secondary teaching qualification, a teacher registration in Australia and an ACECQA approved certificate III level (or higher) early childhood education and care qualification from ACECQA's list of approved qualifications.
• Working with Children Check Blue Card and Registration with QCT
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain
• Current Child Protection training or willingness to obtain
• Experience with Xplor software preferred but not essential

About us

Our Kindergarten is located in a purpose-built 75 place Early Learning Centre located on 10 ha within the grounds of Caloundra City Private School. We welcome children aged 6 weeks to 6 years providing holistic early childhood education and care including a government approved Kindergarten program.

We are a dynamic and diverse team of experienced and passionate educators and teachers, who understand that all children and families are unique. We aim to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they can belong, be who they are and become whoever they strive to be.

If you are looking for a community with caring, creative colleagues and fun, friendly children and families, please email your cover letter and resume via SEEK.