Early Childhood Teacher Ermington PreSchool

At Ermington Uniting Church Preschool, we help your child to develop a life-long love of learning and pave the way for your child’s ongoing literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and language development that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond.

Within our warm and welcoming service, we provide stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and programs designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression. 

About Us 
At Ermington Uniting Church Preschool, we help your child to develop a life-long love of learning and pave the way for your child’s ongoing literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and language development that will ease their transition to ‘big school’, and far beyond. Within our warm and welcoming service, we provide stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and programs designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression. 

About the Opportunity 
Ermington Uniting Church Preschool is licensed for 26 children per day, aged from 3-5 years, and operates from 8.15am – 3.45pm

Your key duties will include:

• Delivering high quality care and education for children;
• Development, planning and implementation of an educational program;
• Maintaining child records and health and safety standards;
• Fostering relationships with families and children throughout the centre;
• Ensuring an inclusive program that work in partnership with community stakeholders;
• In-depth understanding of and respect for all cultures,
• Working with and assisting the Service Director;
• Support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices, working within requirements of the National Quality Standard;
• Work with the values and vision of Ermington Uniting Church Preschool;

What do I need to succeed?

• Highly desirable - Bachelor of Education or Bachelor in Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent;
• Solid understand the National Quality Framework and ELYF;
• Strong interpersonal skills (approachable, go-getter, positive attitude);
• Experience in Early Learning and leadership is advantageous;
• Approved first aid qualification with asthma emergency and anaphylaxis training;
• Relevant child protection clearance i.e. Working With Children Check;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the National Quality Standard, current practices in early childhood programs and implementing a quality educational program;
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities with intermediate Microsoft skills;
• Approved child protection qualification.

What’s in it for me? 
Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. 

• Salary Packaging – Save money on less tax;
• Vibrant team culture working alongside like-minded individuals;
• Fantastic location close to public transport, and off-street parking in the church grounds;
• Career growth and development opportunities;
• Friendly early education centre environment;

What do I need to do now? 
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Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check, First Aid Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks.