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Early Childhood Teacher (or working towards degree)
Position Number: 19/25
Full time, Fixed term - Parental leave position (up to 12 months)
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.
ECTARC Alunga is an active participant in the Enriching Language through Practice project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. This project focuses on the 3a -Abecedarian Approach, which places a priority on children’s language. The project builds a shared language approach to advance children’s learning outcomes by strengthening the relationship between families and educators to engage in active feedback and the sharing of information with each other about children’s language/communication skills and development. In conjunction with this the service is an active member of the Paint Shellharbour REaD.
About the Role
ECTARC Alunga is seeking an early childhood teacher (or working towards) 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.
Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.
ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities.
We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Essential Criteria :
- Degree in Early Childhood Education (or working towards) or currently enrolled
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability within the role of Responsible Person.
- Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of leadership and leading at team successfully.
- 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
What we offfer
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- 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 and professional development opportunities
Apply Now:
We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email employment@ectarc.com.au.
Closing Date: 16/03/25