Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

Possum Magic is a family owned long daycare centre who caters for 66 exceptional children and their families, from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be an active member and mentor of a high performing team which provides excellent quality early childhood education and care to children.

This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service;
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families;
• Implementing and always uphold the policies and associated procedures and practices of the organisation; and
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the service’s operations and service.

General Responsibilities 

• Lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care;
• Working in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and applicable regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care;
• Working in accordance with the services Code of Conduct and Ethics;
• Implementing and upholding the services’ philosophy while undertaking all duties;
• Facilitating the implementation of contemporary, research-based practices at the service;
• Keep up to date with relevant theoretical practices and apply where directed;
• Maintain and uphold Workplace Health and Safety;
• Maintain and uphold privacy and confidentiality;
• Providing ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation; 
• Providing ongoing support and assistance to the Director 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
• Undertake other duties requested by the Director.