Description:
Montessori Academy is seeking creative and passionate ECT to join our fantastic team at either our Green Hills (East Maitland) centre
The CompanyEstablished in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. Unlike play-based childcare centres and preschools, Montessori Academy nurtures the uniqueness of each child and provides an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. We are a child safe organisation with more than 40 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development. For more information see: www.montessoriacademy.com.au
The Role
In a Montessori classroom, educators serve as a link between the Prepared Environment and the children. Their role is to observe the children and guide them in their own unique learning process, to help them develop a life-long love of learning. In this role you will be expected to:
- To develop strong relationships with children at the service
- To develop the Children's Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines).
- Be in compliance with the OH&S Policy, ensure a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
- To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
- To implement the service’s philosophy in undertaking all other duties
- To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings.
- To maintain observations and records of individual children's progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.
- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care qualified or actively studying towards (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Current Working with Children Check
- An understanding of regulations and legislation related to children services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
- Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Fantastic training and development programs- including Montessori training
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Programming time
- Staff discounts (50% childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service via our rewards and recognition platform)
- Generous budgets for resources
- Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure
To apply now please click through to our application. Alternatively, contact Human Resources at jobs@montessoriacademy.com.au.
3 Apr 2024;
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