Early Childhood Teacher in Shellharbour

ECTARC Wallaroo is seeking an experienced early childhood teacher to provide leadership and to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As the early childhood teacher, you will deliver high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs for young children. You will also play an integral role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families and the community. Working with the educational leader, you will lead and support pedagogical practice across the service and engage in service planning to ensure best outcomes for young children.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education
• NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation
• A Working with Children Check clearance number
• Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID012
• Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
• Completed mandatory National Child Safety Training
• Current National Crime Check (or be willing to obtain)
• Demonstrated ability within the role of Responsible Person
• Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation
• Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour including collaboration & confidentiality
• A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
• Strong commitment to your own professional learning

ECTARC Wallaroo is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Shellharbour on the traditional land of the Dharawal people. We are within walking distance of Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour Library, local shopping centre and Elanora Nursing Home, creating many opportunities for our children to get involved with our local community. Wallaroo provides an inclusive environment that welcomes all children and their families. We ensure the program meets the developmental needs of each child, with a holistic approach ensuring that all children are truly integrated into our program. We welcome our connections with families and external agencies and use their knowledge and skills to inform our program and practice.

ECTARC is a community owned, not for profit organisation that has successfully managed education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for over 40 years. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience in the sector and commitment to early education and care for children, families, students and staff is why we are a respected leader across the communities we work in. At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes.

We are a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply for this position. The job offer will be subject to Working with Children Check, National Criminal Check and National Child Safety foundation level training.