Early Childhood Teacher

About Thrive Group Tasmania

Thrive Group Tasmania is a not for not-for-profit Education and Care provider that has been operating in Tasmania since 1975. Thrive started as a Northern Family Day Care Service and we now run a statewide FDC Service. As the organisaion grew we began offering Education and Care services in regional and remote areas where it was not profitable for large providers to go. We have 9 Early Learning Services in Regional Tasmania (Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Campbell Town, Queenstown, Scottsdale, St Helens, St Marys, Triabunna & Whitemark), 7 with attached Outside School Hours Care Services. We also run 5 school-based OSHC services in the Greater Launceston area (Evandale, Hagley, Invermay, Longford, & Westbury) and 2 stand-alone OSHC services with school collections (Newstead & Riverside). Thrive is governed by a volunteer board of skilled professionals.

Vision

Tasmania's children thriving, exploring and contributing to the wonder filled world around them.

Mission

To create opportunities for Tasmanian children and their families to thrive and lead lives full of possibility.

Values

Respect: We see each child as a competent and creative citizen of the world. We are empathetic and caring.

Integrity: We are accessible and inclusive. We act ethically and take responsibility for our actions.

Collaboration: We see each child and their family as contributors and creators. We work in teams and partner with others.

Excellence: We are evidence-informed and effective. We deliver high-quality education and care services.

About the Services

Thrive is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher for our Bicheno Service. The services has 32 places and is staffed with teams of dedicated early childhood professionals who strive to provide the community's children with experiences and support to thrive.

About the Job

Join our passionate team of Early Childhood Educators. Develop a holistic program that puts the children's needs, abilities, and interests at the center of the program and helps them to thrive in their local community. This role would be ideal for a long term early childhood educator who wants to put their new ECT skills to use in a familiar setting, or for ECT's from a school setting looking for a change of pace.

Role and Responsibilities

Meet the individual needs of all children

Develop short and long-term plans; and implementing age and culturally appropriate programs for groups of children's learning and care.

Provide experiences and programs that reflect individual children's interests, learning and growth.

Incorporate educators' ideas and input into the program.

Provide effective quality education and care that is culturally sensitive.

Ensure that the program abides by and operates within the organisation's policies and procedures.

Maintain effective program-related team work.

Direct educators in carrying out the Program.

Follow the Thrive Policies and Procedures at all times.

Report any issues as soon as practical

Lead a team of educators to deliver the program

Engage with parents as partners in children's learning and development.

Actively undertake the roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Person when required.

Advocate for the rights of children and families, and for high quality education and care.

Contribute to the development, review and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

Required Qualifications and Certificates

Current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People's Registration

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Specialisation) or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Mandatory Reporting Certificate (Child Safety) (Training provided)

First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (Training provided)

Safe Sleep Certificate (Training provided)

Safe Food Handling Certificate (Training provided)

Thrive Group Tasmania is eligible and has applied for the Early Education Workers Retention Payment. Indicative Salary is without EWRP, Superannuation will be in addition to the below salary.

For more information contact Thrive Early Years and School Aged Care Manager Ang Kinnersly, or call