Director - Early Childhood Teacher
Director - Early Childhood Teacher
Position Number: 86/24
Permanent, Full time
ECTARC Alunga Education and Care Service
About the Service
ECTARC Alunga is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Albion Park Rail.
The service practices the Circle of Security relationships model to develop partnerships with children and families based on mutual trust and respect. They are committed to quality outcomes for children and advocate for learning through play in an environment where they feel safe, valued and included. Educators work collaboratively to implement teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and innovative Director to lead a team who is committed to providing the best possible outcomes for young children. This role requires a leader who can establish and nurture strong relationships with the team, children and their families and the wider community including Aboriginal Elders, schools, other early childhood and family organisations.
You will be supported by an experienced Early Childhood Coordinator and a network of Management and Directors. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work alongside intervention specialist to support and nurture children’s learning and development.
Essential Criteria:
- 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 HLTAID004
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in early childhood
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor
- Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead and manage a successful team
Demonstrated knowledge and experience 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 everyday
- Strong commitment to your own professional learning
Benefits:
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Opportunity to work from home 1 day per week (following probation period)
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.
We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.
Apply Now:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
Please visit https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/ to apply for this position. Applicants are to include the completed ECTARC Application for Employment, Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and two work related referees.
If you have any specific questions, please call our office on (02) 4223 1104 or email employment@ectarc.com.au.
Closing Date: 22/12/24
