Anniversary bonus, 5 weeks annual leave, and salary sacrifice options Staff-to-child ratios that allow you to give the necessary time to each child Work as part of an innovative Profit-for-Purpose organisation, with a strong culture and values proposition, in an environment that is genuinely a great place to work. Permanent, Full-time opportunity at AEIOU Bundaberg Five (5) weeks annual leave, annual recognition and Christmas leave bonuses We offer competitive above award wages, recognising qualification and experience. AEIOU employees are entitled to the highest cap of Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, increasing your take-home pay. Regular paid professional development days About AEIOU At AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple yet sincere goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. It’s how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else. AEIOU is a profit-for-purpose organisation, established in 2005 to deliver high-quality therapy and care. Our family-centred program meets the Guidelines for Good Practice and supports children with autism to develop essential life skills, independence, and confidence. We are supported by our team of Room Leaders, Early Childhood Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts, and Educators receive regular professional development across all disciplines building upon our skill sets and knowledge. About the Early Childhood Teacher position Build upon your leadership skills in a supportive environment. Our early intervention program is evidence-based, individualised to the child, and offers support for the whole family unit. Our centres have high staff to child ratios and are supported by wider therapeutic professionals across a holistic team and service model. AEIOU provides thorough training and support to our team members, with continuous learning prioritised in line with our values and mission objectives. Join a team that makes an impact in the lives of children and their families: This position leads a team of Early Intervention Specialists, and partners with our on-site Therapeutic team and wider Centre teams. Our ECTs monitor, evaluate, and review the implementation of programs against set goals (identified in Individual Plans) by using child progress data sets and observations, and; Support families by providing regular engagement, and training and education opportunities (to parents/carers) to help further develop child outcomes in the home and community, and; Provide input into the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of family and community awareness and education sessions and capacity building. Who are we looking for? You are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator or Leader, seeking a purposeful and meaningful vocation to make a significant difference in the lives of children with autism. Accountability, professionalism, and collaboration are key to our team attributes. Safety is a priority for you, and you are committed to contributing to safe work practices. You have energy and zeal, balanced with patience and kindness. Early Childhood Teacher: You hold an ACECQA approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent qualification Can demonstrate a genuine, values-based leadership style. Someone who is committed to supporting and growing our teams Understanding and knowledge of implementing Early Years Learning Framework program Experience in working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly regarded Willingness to learn evidence-based intervention strategies and ASD-specific techniques Experience in leading and coaching staff to deliver required outcomes Demonstrated ability to implement an educational and child-centred program In collaboration with the Centre Manager, complete performance discussions and required performance reviews of EIS. Support Centre Manager to interview potential candidates and complete induction and probation process for new EIS. Compliance requirements we must share with you: Working with Vulnerable People Check or ability to obtain. NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain How to Apply Apply for this position today by attaching a brief cover letter and a resume. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible, because we start reviewing progress early