Early Childhood Educator/Educational Leader

1 day ago

Kowanyama Queensland, Australia One Tree Community Services Inc Full time $10,488 per year

Position: Diploma Educator (Educational Leader)

Status: Permanent Full Time

Salary range: $72, inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super

Qualifications: Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent

Centre name: One Tree Kowanyama Children's Service

Location: Kowanyama, Queensland 4892

One Tree reaches across Australia, with children's services in regional & remote towns and centres. We span the country because we want all children, no matter where they live, to have access to the same education, care, and start in life.

Kowanyama is one of the largest communities on the Cape York peninsula with a population just over 1000 people. Most residents are Traditional Owners. The community includes the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront (or Kokomenjen) and Kunjen clans, who each have language and other cultural differences. Language groups associated with the Kowanyama region include Yir Yoront, Yirrk Thangalkl, Koko Bera, Uw Oykangand, and Olkola. English is also widely spoken.

Benefits on offer

  • $72, inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
  • Full-time permanent position
  • Remote allowance - $3.55 extra per hour
  • 4 weeks' annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season
  • Relocation allowance up to $2000
  • Free flights every 12 weeks from Kowanyama to Cairns and return
  • Utilities allowance $50 a month
  • Free shared housing available
  • Uniforms provided
  • Career advancement
  • Rewards for every year you spend at One Tree, including extra annual leave, and more
  • Online inductions & PD sessions
  • Employee Assistance Program available for you and your immediate family members
  • 482 nomination a possibility for suitable candidates (must hold ACECQA approved qualifications and be currently located in Australia)

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of educators to facilitate the planning and delivery of the educational program in accordance with National Quality Standards, and relevant Early Years Learning Frameworks
  • Ensure that programming practices align with the service philosophy
  • Ensure the practices of all educators are in accordance with the NQS and reflect the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service
  • Lead the development of the curriculum and provide mentoring to educators within the service
  • Communicate effectively with children and families
  • Work as a part of a team, supporting and contributing to One Tree as a community in line with One Tree's Philosophy, Code of Ethics and Strategic Intent

The successful candidate must be able to act as the Educational Leader

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in Australia and willing to relocate to Kowanyama
  • Diploma in Early Childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent
  • A current QLD Working with Children Check
  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance
  • First Aid & CPR certificates or willing to obtain

What you need to do

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One Tree, the place to be

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Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.

One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

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