Early Childhood Teacher - Professional Development Opportunities - Part-Time

At Green Leaves Early Learning Centres, we take pride in building innovative and sustainable learning environments in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built centres. 

Green Leaves Early Learning Gwelup Centre is a two-story centre with a unique mezzanine area and six innovative learning hubs, each opening out to a stimulating outdoor play environment. Our culture is calm and encouraging with our leadership team supporting every educator in their personal and professional development. We also have monthly outings as a team outside of work to build strong bonds with each other. 

Green Leaves Early Learning has committed to supporting the professional development and practice of our ECTs with the appointment of a dedicated mentor to co-research, create, and develop innovative learning and teaching practices.  Our Mentors and ECTs are provided regular opportunities to collaborate with our National Learning Research and Development Partner (NLRDP) – Dr Karen Grubb, through face-to-face and online mentoring; access to weekly articles and examples of practice shared by all our services on our Storypark platform; networking with other ECTs across our organization; and participation in practical professional development opportunities that extend their pedagogical and educational understandings.  We are seeking ECTs who recognize they are lifelong learners, share practice that aspires to be current, responsive, and transformative, and view themselves as research partners when supporting and mentoring others in our education team.

About the role

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard/Framework (NQS/NQF)
• Plan and implement a comprehensive transition to school/ school-readiness program for our Kindergarten children 
• Plan and implement a comprehensive and engaging program for our children 
• Responsible for managing your classroom and mentoring educators to meet high standards of curriculum and documentation
• Team player who is open to different views, receptive to feedback and reflects critically upon best practice
• Pride in ensuring the room is immaculately presented as a welcoming and safe environment
• Ability to mentor other teachers and educators as part of our leadership team

Qualifications

• Hold an ACECQA approved teaching qualification
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain one
• Current Child Protection Training or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Six weeks paid annual leave*
• Competitive above Award wages
• 75% off your gap fees* 
• Weekly pay
• Health and wellbeing program (including complimentary annual flu shot)
• Supported personalised Learning & Development opportunities with generous funding for ECTS
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
• Uniforms provided
• Ongoing career development and support from an experienced leadership team
• 24/7 access to a large online library of learning and development

This is a personally rewarding role where you can impact the lives of many, and motivate and inspire fellow educators, children, and their families. We want you to feel valued for your ongoing efforts, commitment, and dedication to your role.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join Green Leaves Gwelup then please apply now!

*Conditions apply