When you work at SDN Lady McKell you become part of a team that have a passion for supporting children to discover the world through play. We are looking for an exceptional degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher interested in working in an organisation that supports you to do what you love to do most– support children and their families. You put children first. As a not-for-profit organisation, so do we. When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is a place where we value each other’s unique strengths and perspectives. We believe that the best way to support children is to partner with each other, being generous with our knowledge and skills, and learning and growing together. About you You will be an exceptional degree-qualified E arly C hildhood T eacher, have an excellent understanding of inclusive and family - centred early childhood practice and a willingness to share your knowledge and to grow and learn. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll work with a team of early childhood professionals to deliver SDN’s innovative, high quality and inclusive program for children, while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives. About the team SDN Lady McKell has a strong history of caring for generations of children from Goulburn. We have an exceeding rating and have developed strong, reciprocal , respectful and interactive relationships with our community . Our extensive outdoor environment supports our philosophy of children engaging in authentic, play-based learning opportunities. About the role In this role you will t ake the lead in the development, delivery and evaluation of a quality early learning program for children , catering to the individual children’s strengths, interests and needs. You will do this through actively creating a stimulating, positive and developmentally appropriate environment to foster and support all facets of child development . You will also lead and imple ment processes that support consultation with children and families. You will need: University qualifications in Early Childhood Education and registration with NESA D emonstrated commitment to inclusion and the value of neurodiversity Skill in providing quality experiences and inviting learning environments for children E xperience wit h pedagogical practice informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and best practice in inclusion Knowledge of the National Quality Standards and the implications for centres Understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs Current Senior First Aid certificate Your benefits Above award pay and conditions Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children Teacher accreditation support Professional training and development to help you to continue to learn and grow Rostered day off (RDO) per month (full-time staff) Paid lunch breaks Generous leave entitlements Employee Assistance Program What it’s like to work with our village At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. We’re here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities. Full Job Description Link To view the position description, please follow the link below or copy and paste into web browser: https://www.sdn.org.au/media/2792/early-childhood-teacher-l3-aug-2020.pdf To Apply If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we’d love to hear from you. SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check. Video https://youtu.be/L0dM2sulE1Y Other details Job family Centres Pay type Hourly