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Full Time Experienced Team Leader! Bachelor/Diploma Qualified Educators encouraged to apply. We offer competitive wages in a Community Based Centre with a focus on Nature Pedagogy.

We are a well-respected Long Day Care Centre based at the Canberra Hospital Garran that offers its employees competitive wages, Professional Development opportunities – including 1 pupil free day and a 2-week break over the Christmas period.

The Company: Woden Valley Child Care Centre is an established Not-for-profit Community Based Centre that is dedicated to actively working with children to build an understanding of their community and culture while making a promise to the land, sky, water, animals and people.

• Our Centre has 2 Pedagogical Leaders that guide the teaching and learning of all its participants. We also have a dedicated Nature Pedagogy Leader who builds understanding with the educators, children and families of the rights and responsibilities we have to our natural world and each other.
• We believe in nurturing confident, respectful, and responsible citizens of the world.

The Position: We want to engage with a full-time experienced Team Leader (ECT/Dip) (37.5hr/wk) that demonstrates a willingness to participate holistically in Early Education and Care and works with integrity, wonder and passion. The pay range is negotiable and based on qualification and experience.
• We are open from 6.30am to 6.00pm
• Uniform to be provided

Essential Requirements:
• Hold a Diploma in ECEC or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood degree (or equivalent by ACECQA standards) – will consider someone who is actively working towards these qualifications ONLINE STUDENTS ONLY
• Minimum of 1-2yrs experience as a Team Leader
• Must be able to commit to FULL TIME employment
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• A passionate educator who can use constructive criticism as a learning platform for professional growth
• A high understanding of the EYLF and NQS and its applications in planning and programming
• A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004)
• Ability to lead a team using a strengths-based approach

Desirable:
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and embedding this in practice
• Active approach to Nature Pedagogy and nature walks/Bush Kindy

Responsibilities:
• Developing a high-quality curriculum and cycle of planning
• Lead and guide a team and children through routines and rituals
• Participate in regular Team Leader and Centre Planning Sessions
• Engage directly with Pedagogical Leaders in program and practice initiatives
• Follow the key directions of Management
• Engage effectively with children and educators
• Be an advocate for children’s care and development
• Come to work dressed appropriately
• Able to be flexible throughout all requirements of the daily routines
• To work independently using your initiative as well as being an effective team player
• Able to demonstrate positive behavior guidance strategies to support children’s mindfulness and wellbeing
• Become a lifelong learner who sees career longevity
• Follow all policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the care for young children
• Helping with organizing materials and equipment for children's educational and recreational pursuits.
• Overseeing children's conduct and fostering their social growth, planning and executing various activities for children.
• Engaging them through reading and games.
• Overseeing children's participation in recreational endeavors.
• Managing the daily schedule of children.
• Ensuring their hygiene is maintained.
• Offers care and oversight to children within various programs like long day care and occasional care, situated in childcare centers, hospitals, and educational facilities.

Why Should You Apply?
• Attractive wages and entitlements
• Each room is above ratio standards
• Opportunities for Professional Development and on-the-job training
• Knowledgeable and professional management team
• Established and reputable Early Childhood Centre with a positive community culture

Woden Valley Child Care Centre doesn’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Educators, children, families and community. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.