Kindergarten Teacher

At Natures Kids, we believe the potential for happiness and greatness lies in all of them and will mean different things to different children. They will face challenges and disappointments along the way, but our educators will equip them with the skills to help build their resilience. This will help them bounce back from stress, challenges and adversity and allow them to be brave, curious, adaptable and extend their reach into the exciting world that awaits them.

Are you highly organised, focused, and skilled at managing inventive, innovative, and imaginative people? Do you pay attention to detail and have the ability to provide guidance to turn ideas into reality? Are you looking for a position change? If this describes you, we would love to meet you!

The person we are looking for will possess highly developed interpersonal relationship building skills, an ability to understand and visualise ideas and concepts and help bring them to fruition, be understanding, have time to listen, and have love for the children and their families. You must be able to demonstrate your commitment to ensuring children have an enriched and inspirational educational experience throughout their early years

Our number one priority is the safety, health and wellbeing of children in our care. We champion and model a child safe culture at all levels in our service. We will not tolerate harm or the risk of harm to children or young people. We will not tolerate bullying or harassment. We act on any concerns about child safety and encourage a culture of reporting harm and risk of harm

We listen to all children. We uphold their rights and empower them know and exercise their rights. Children and families are involved in making decisions about matters that concern them. We are committed to equity and the inclusion of all children, regardless of their abilities, sex, gender, or social, economic or cultural background. We have an inclusive and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and respect and value their diverse and unique identities and experiences

Why Natures Kids Early Learning?

At Natures Kids Early Learning, our focus will be on allowing children to be free, entertain themselves, choose how they play and learn and discover their ‘wildhood’! We are fortunate to have a natural outdoor play area and we are about to get a major upgrade to the play space will contain four large sandpits, two large bike tracks, a waterpark, a large grassy area for children to run around in, a Barnyard, which is home to goats, chickens, guinea pigs and birds, and a Garden World’ where children will learn how to plant, tend to, and eat a variety of herbs and vegetables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall management and smooth operation of the kinder program.

Lead the program planning and implement learning experiences to promote children's development. Evaluate programming outcomes and keep appropriate records.

Demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills.

Develop and maintain partnerships within the local community.

Develop positive and professional relationships with families, children and staff.

Show excellent leadership qualities, be proactive and set high standards for staff and centre performance by nurturing staff morale and promoting positive behaviours.

Commitment to ongoing learning and development for yourself and all Educators.

Maintain health and safety standards, and risk minimisation strategies.

High standard compliance to all childcare requirements including the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten learning Guidelines), National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Education and Care National Regulations and National Law.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood (or an equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA).

VIT registered ECT

Demonstrable ability to connect with the community and form effective working relationships.

Current CPR & First Aid certificates (inclusive of asthma and anaphylaxis training).

Current Blue Card – Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Current child protection training certificate (or be willing to update).

High-level understanding and adherence to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten learning Guidelines), National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), National Regulations and Law.

Must have experience supporting and training colleagues.

Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in order to effectively liaise with families, staff, management and the community.

Proficient computer skills.

Be capable of working autonomously.

WHAT Natures Kids OFFERS YOU:

Professional development opportunities.

Generous salary package and conditions.

A highly supportive and empowering management team.

Paid staff meetings with dinner provided.

Additional bonus at the end of each term.

Sponsorship for suitable candidate.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter via the “apply for this job” button.