Come and be part of our amazing education crew We are looking for an exceptional ECT to complete our team ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think’ – Margaret Mead The Harmony Difference At Harmony Early Learning Journey, we nourish and encourage children from 6 weeks to 5 years to continue becoming the very person they are meant to be. We are driven to cultivate a child’s self-awareness of their body, feelings, thoughts and attitudes. Our vision is to nurture the development that allows every child to grow into whoever they were born to be and discover their unlimited potential. We are strong advocates for the child's right to learn and embrace a holist approach to childcare, encompassing a connection of mind, body and spirit. We value collaborating over time, reflecting on our experiences and learning new ways to transform the teaching and learning process so as to improve our educational programs at our services overall. Benefits of joining our team State-of-the-art environment that allows for exceptional learning and development Prospects for career progression Above award wages for the right applicant In-depth professional development and further education Privately owned and not-corporatized - our focus is our people Rewards for commitment and contribution 75% discount on childcare fees Opportunities to connect to the local community, through excursions. Kindergarten teacher meetings - come together once every 2 months to collaborate with our Quality Managers, Educational leader and Kindergarten Teachers across the Harmony Network. About the Centre Harmony Varsity Lakes is a beautiful, spacious centre that accommodates 164 children and is conveniently located near Varsity Lakes Train Station and Robina Town Centre. Your Role We are seeking an inspiring and passionate Early Childhood Teacher for our Kindergarten studio, to join our team at Varsity Lakes and embark on a wonderful new journey with us. In this significant and pivotal role as ECT, you will be responsible for: Providing and preparing children with a high-quality readiness for school program as well as delivering on relevant state Kindergarten/Early Childhood guidelines and requirements Leading the development, planning and implementation of a quality early childhood education program within the requirements of the National Quality Framework including Approved Learning Frameworks, National Quality (NQS) and National Law and Regulations Promoting positive outcomes for children and families, ensuring that children’s learning and development is guided by the learning outcomes of approved learning frameworks Researching best practice within the early childhood sector and applying your knowledge, sharing your understanding of curriculum frameworks and coach your team to deliver outstanding performance Consulting with the Nominated Supervisor to design, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program for individual children or groups of children in care, which reflect the philosophy and goals of the centre. Working in collaboration with the Service Centre Director and Educational Leader to ensure that Kindergarten funding expenditure and guidelines for studio including resource budget is allocated to appropriate areas such as learning provisions, equipment, educational resources whilst ensuring they are fit for purpose and intent Leading, monitoring, supporting and encouraging the development of professional supportive relationships between Educators and parents at the Centre. About You Our team design rich individual experiences for our children to foster their development. It is because of this that we need you to have: Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (must be fully qualified) Knowledge and application of Approved Learning Frameworks (EYLF, QKLG) and National Quality Framework (NQF) Working knowledge of leading, preparing and monitoring the educational program including the Planning and Assessment Cycle Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain) At Harmony Early Learning Journey, our values are embedded into everything we do – with every child. If these values align with yours, we welcome you to apply today. Want to know more? Click Apply or give Brittany a call on (07) 5515 9155 or email us on varsitylakesharmonylearning.com.au We understand the application process can be challenging and thank you for the time you have taken to apply.