Early Childhood Teacher

Join the award-winning Employer of Choice
Now hiring Early Childhood Teacher (ECT - Qualified), Diploma or Cert 3 Qualified Educators and Traineeship for TG's Child Care at Armidale and Uralla NSW.

About TG's Child Care:

TG's Educators LOVE coming to work every day.

TG's Child Care is a Preschool and Long Day Care service in Armidale, Uralla, Wauchope NSW and Urangan QLD, caring for and educating children from 0 - 5 years. We have 7 modern, purpose-built campuses and award-winning beautifully landscaped outdoor environments embedded with sustainability values to promote dynamic play-based learning and exploration that caters to varying skills and needs.

Nestled in the scenic heart of Armidale and Uralla, TG's Child Care offers a unique blend of professional care and dynamic play-based learning, set in beautifully landscaped, sustainable environments. Celebrating over 25 years as a family-run pillar of the community, we're more than just a childcare provider; we're a family that grows together.

Discover a fulfilling career at TG's Child Care in Armidale and Uralla, where nurturing young minds and exploring nature go hand-in-hand. Join our award-winning team in a vibrant setting that treasures community, sustainability, and innovative outdoor learning.

About the role: We're looking for passionate Educators with qualifications ranging from Cert III to ECT. If you thrive in a lively, fun-loving atmosphere and are dedicated to fostering a love of learning in children, we'd love to meet you. It's not just about teaching; it's about making each day a playful, learning adventure. In addition, we are also seeking successful applicants to commence their traineeship.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Rewards: Earn above award wages and enjoy potential growth into leadership roles.
• Professional Development: Free professional development is available to support Early Childhood Teachers in accumulating NESA hours requirements.
  
  Paid study time, and a supportive team that values your growth. 
  
  Educators get time off the floor to critically reflect each week.
• Work-Life Harmony: Experience our flexible rostering and paid staff meetings, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

At TG's, you'll contribute to a curriculum that respects the pace and interest of each child, crafting joyful and educational experiences that last a lifetime. Here, your work is meaningful, your contributions are valued, and your potential is limitless.

It's all about Playing is Learning for Life, even when you're at work. Everyone knows how to have FUN and as an award-winning Employer of Choice, the TG's family is well-known and well-loved for being a kind, loving and inclusive space where all Educators feel heard, fulfilled, and appreciated.

Start your journey with TG's today and be part of a team that's dedicated to excellence and joy in early childhood education. Join us in making a significant difference every single day.

Skills and experience:

You are warm, approachable and help anyone interacting with you to feel at ease. You create a positive and enjoyable environment for everyone involved. Your creative and fun streak makes being and learning with you an absolute joy

You maintain a high level of professionalism, adhering to ethical standards and demonstrate integrity, initiative and accountability in your work.

You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You are an effective communicator and are skilled at creating safe, clear and open interactions with children, families and Educators.

You prioritise building strong relationships with children, families and educators. This includes active listening, showing empathy and demonstrating respect for other perspectives. You foster a sense of trust and contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

You have a strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS. You are familiar with the principles, practices and outcomes and can effectively apply them in your work, as well as staying updated on changes and compliances. 

TG's Childcare Centre is committed to child safety:

• We want children to be safe, love, respected, happy and empowered, in accordance with the UN Rights of the Child.
• We support and respect all children, as well as our educators, families' volunteers, students and visitors, in line with our TG's Code of Conduct and TG's Child Safe Code of Conduct.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our policies and procedures.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child's safety, which we follow rigorously.
• TG's Child Care Centre is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, removing and reducing these risks.
• TG's Child Care Centre has strong human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing educators, team players and volunteers.
• TG's Child Care Centre is committed to regularly training and educating our educators, team players and volunteers on child abuse risks.
• We are committed to the cultural safety of people who identify as First Nations people -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
• We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our educators, team players, families, visitors, students and volunteers to achieve these through the 10 Child Safe Standards and commit and support to everyone's wellbeing.

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