Carlingford Ect

ECT Degree sponsorship | 50% childcare fee discount | 17.5% annual leave loading
- Be an active member of a team providing high quality education and care
- Montessori experience not essential
- extensive training provided

**The Company**

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with the vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With campuses across NSW/ACT, VIC and China, Montessori Academy and more than 30 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way.

**The Role**

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you are expected to be an active member of a team which provides high quality education and care for all enrolled children that is consistent with the service philosophy, procedures and policies, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and as per the National Quality Framework.
- Responsible for the guidance, support and general supervision of all enrolled children
- Undertake the required training and professional development to fulfil NESA Teacher Accreditation requirements
- Be involved in program and curriculum development and delivery to support children's learning and development - elements of the program and curriculum require completion on a daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis
- Work with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years as per operational requirements
- Assist with the implementation of daily routines

**About You**:

- Degree in Early Childhood Education/Teaching (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
- Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
- Commitment to the holistic development of their class

**What we offer**
- Above award rates
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Fantastic training and development programs (ECT degree sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.)
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Programming time
- 50% discounts on childcare fees for all Montessori Academy centres
- Staff discounts (private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
- Free on-site parking
- Generous budgets for resources
- Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure
- Sponsored professional development for NESA Proficient Teachers