Early Childhood Teacher - Indooroopilly, Australia - Journey Early Learning

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Indooroopilly, QLD
Early Childhood Teacher
Contract

Early Childhood Teacher | Indooroopilly

This is a maternity leave role with a minimum length of 12 Months.

We are excited to confirm that we are very open to an extension to support your growth and development with Journey.

Benefits of Joining our Community:
Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping the future of our children.

We recognize and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day.

In return, we provide opportunities to grow, be inspired, empowered and truly love where you work.

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:
80% off Childcare Discounts
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Access to visible leaders and founders
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
High-quality resources and environments
Core values that we live and breathe


About Indooroopilly:

Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly is a beautiful centre where children aged from six weeks to six years of age will make a positive start to a life of learning, development, growth, and opportunity.

Our centre is conveniently located close to Indooroopilly shopping centre, just off Moggill road. Originally a church, our centre is unique and custom-built to inspire curiosity and wonder in our children and educators.

Our Centre Manager, Sue has worked in the sector for over 13 years and through-out her career, she has had the opportunity to work closely with every age group and within many different roles.

Sue believes that working in partnership with families helps to support children reach their full potential, so ensuring that families feel valued and respected is at the forefront of her mind.

Journey Indooroopilly is dedicated to providing the very best in early education and care for our children and families. It is our responsibility to do all we can to optimise a child's experience during their time with us.

We are proud to be a tight-knit centre, with most of our families engaging in the frequent social activities that we organise to promote connection.

About Your New Role:

As our new Early Childhood Teacher, your role as an active leading team member will be to provide a safe and stimulating environment which meets the needs of our children.

It is your responsibility to encourage engagement and participation in curriculum decision making, inline with our curriculum, standards, and practices.

Your main responsibilities will include:
Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
Ability to adhere to Journey's child safe policy and code of conduct

Work collaboratively with educators, children, and families to plan and implement an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documenting, and evaluating in line with the National Quality Framework.

Ensure that programmes are designed, implemented, and evaluated in consultation with others to foster all aspects of child development in a holistic way.

Develop trusting relationships with families through regular, honest and open communication regarding the care of their children.
Extending children's thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments, spontaneous play experiences and high-quality documentation.

Gather and analyse information from written observations to ensure children's strengths, interests and preferences are included in the programme and activities.

Actively build and maintain reciprocal relationships with families and team members.
Mentor educators in the education, care, and supervision of all children.


Role Requirements:
Experience working in an environment guiding and supporting children up to six years old.
Experience developing high quality programmes for children up to six years old.
A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for children and their families.
Experience leading and guiding a team
ACECQA Approved bachelor's degree (Early Education) or, working towards
Current Valid Working with Children Check
First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates


About Journey Early Learning:

At Journey Early Learning, we aim to create an environment that is safe, secure and homely, where everyone feels welcome.

Our future is one filled with endless possibilities and growth opportunities, and together, we've developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging.

When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming.

Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.

Every journey must begin somewhere, and yours begins right here. Apply today

Journey Early it all begins.

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background.

We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.