Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher / Kindergarten Teacher)
- Plan and deliver indoor and outdoor early learning activities covering foundational literacy, numeracy, language, creative arts and physical and social development.
- Observe and document children’s progress and wellbeing, identify developmental or health concerns, and support their safety and individual learning needs.
- Engage with families and the community, and mentor student teachers and room co-educators.
Curriculum & Teaching: Plan, structure, and conduct indoor/outdoor learning to teach foundational literacy, numeracy, speech, reading, writing, music, art, and literature. Provide activities that foster gross/fine motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence, and conceptual understanding.
Language Development: Promote language skills through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes, and individual and group discussions.
Assessment & Child Health: Systematically observe and record student progress; detect early signs of ill health, emotional disturbance, or developmental delays; and monitor nutritional, welfare, and physical safety needs.
Family & Community Engagement: Discuss progress and individual needs with parents via daily interactions and formal parent interviews; participate in family/community support programmes; and attend staff and committee meetings.
Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise student teachers on practical placement and provide pedagogical leadership to room co-educators.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA-approved 4-year equivalent qualification).
Registration: Current state/territory teacher registration or accreditation (or immediate eligibility).
Checks & Certifications: Currently working with children clearance, National Police Check, and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification (HLTAID012 with CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis).
Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and regulations; proven experience creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); and positive behaviour guidance skills.
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