About our Centre

Gingerbread House Occasional Care Centre is managed by Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NRCS). We are a proud community based, not for profit organisation that advocates for and provides services for children. The centre is based close to the Lismore Base Hospital and is under new management. The centre has the capacity to care for 43 children on a permanent and/or casual basis and operates 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Position Summary

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you are expected to be an active team member of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children.

This includes:

· Developing strong relationships with children at the service

· Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families

· Implementing the policies and associated procedures of the service

· Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the service’s operations.

· Providing early childhood education and care in our preschool 3-5 age group.

This role can be tailored to suit your work / life balance with multiple employment options available. You maybe working towards your ECT qualification and looking to start your Teaching career. Our leadership team will provide training and mentoring to the successful candidate.

Hours of work

Full-time - 38 hours per week or option to negotiate a part-time job share role. Start / finish times negotiable.

What we offer

Above award wages recognising and valuing your experience in early childhood education

Discounted childcare for Educators working within the service

Supplied uniforms

Flexibility to suit your work / life balance

Monthly RDO’s for full-time staff

You will have ongoing support from an experienced management team including onsite Centre Director and NRCS support staff

Access to free counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.

General responsibilities

· Helping to lead, guide, and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care.

· Work in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, The National Quality Standards, and the Child Safe Standards

· Work in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Early Childhood Australia

· Implement the services Philosophy in undertaking all duties

· Work in accordance with the policies and associated procedures of the service

· Facilitating the implementation of contemporary research-based practices at the service

· Providing ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation; and

· Providing ongoing support and assistance to the Director.

About you –

Skills and Attributes

Passionate, caring, friendly and committed person

Value partnering with families and have a passion for working with children aged 0-6 years

Ability to work in a team environment and be a creative and cooperative team player

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Good knowledge of EYLF and NQS and a commitment to excellence in early childhood to provide high quality care and education.

Develop and deliver quality education programs and daily routines that meet the needs and interests of each individual child.

· Sound understanding of early child development, education, and child protection principles.

Highly Desirable Selection Criteria

· Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching (or equivalent ACECQA approved) or working towards ECT qualification.

· Experience working in a similar role preferred but not essential. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

· Extensive knowledge of ELYF, regulations, standards and the law related to Early Child Education and Care.

· Demonstrated experience developing and delivering education programs.

· Police check, WWC, First Aid, CPR and Child Protection

If this role sounds like you, please email [email protected] for a detailed Position Description.

To apply - please address the selection criteria within a cover letter and provide a C.V. The position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.

For information about our organisation please visit www.nrcs.org.au.