Exclusive access to Harmony's benefit platform, showcasing discounts for over 500 retailers ‘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 to improve our educational programs at our services overall. Benefits of joining our team 75% discount on childcare fees, access to referral programs of up to $3000 Bonus incentive for ECTs delivering pre-school program Kindergarten teacher meetings - come together every 2 months for a day of professional development and networking and collaborate with our Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy and Kindergarten Teachers across the Harmony Network. Above award wages for the right applicant Above award non-contact hours for programming In-depth professional development and further education through our Harmony Academy Privately owned and not-corporatized - our focus is our people Rewards for commitment and contribution Opportunities to connect to the local community, through excursions. Staff social calendar filled with awesome activities; incredible yearly awards event Wellness program focusing on Move, Money, Munch and Mind Expansive discount programs Opportunities to advance your career within Harmony’s growing network Access to Harmony’s Online Learning platform with 100s hours of professional development Exclusive access to Harmony’s benefit platform, showcasing discounts for over 500 retailers Your Role 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 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. We pride ourselves on our exceptional Leadership structure consisting of a full-time Relationship Manager, responsible for all enrolment management and family engagement, a full-time non-contact Educational Leader who drives high quality educational outcomes and hands-on coaching for our educating team for best practice and a full-time Centre Director to lead quality and support our Centre achieve success. Harmony Lennox Head is a 98 place centre located at the heart of the vibrant Lennox Head community To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Previous experience in leading the development and implementation of the educational program including assessment, and the planning cycle Current Blue card Current First Aid Certificate including asthma and anaphylaxis training Current recognised resuscitation certificate Hold an ACECQA-recognised Bachelor qualification that classifies you as an Early Childhood Teacher or be suitably working towards completing a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Harmony values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering a culturally and inclusive environment for all staff members, children, and their families. Want to know more? Click Apply or give Luci a call on 02 8319 5637 or email us on lennoxheadharmonylearning.com.au We understand the application process can be challenging and thank you for the time you have taken to apply