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 is a permanent part-time role role can be tailored to suit your work / life balance. You may be 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

16-24 hours per week negotiable

Wednesday to Friday

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

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.

Child Safety Commitment:

We are a child safe service. We uphold the rights of all children and young people and are committed to providing a safe environment. We take the Child Safe Standards seriously and have strong policies and practices in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.