Are you an Early Childhood Teacher seeking to:

~ Elevate and advocate for Early Childhood Education and Care?

~ Push the boundaries for best outcomes for children?

~Make a meaningful impact in your community? 

~ Invest in lively inquiry and research-based practice?

~ Create a space that empowers, honours, nurtures and supports the health, wellbeing and development of each and every child?

~ Feel valued, trusted as a professional and empowered to use your intuition and creativity to implement a holistic approach to learning?

~ Are you in awe of the brilliant capabilities of children and want to shout it from the mountain tops?

Then Belong is the place for you!

 WHO WE ARE: 

Belong Early Learning is a community of learners committed to upholding the rights of every child. We believe that children's voices are powerful and important, and that education and care calls us to deeper listening. At Belong Early learning, we prioritise living and learning alongside children-viewing "education as a way of life, not merely a preparation for future living" (Dewey). We prioritise slowing down and connecting to the "here and now" with children, families, the community and as a team;Creating a culture where each person feels heard, seen and valued,where they Belong. Our extraordinary educators use critical thinking, research and reflection to drive their practice and ensure that every child experiences the highest quality care.

YOUR ROLE: 

We are looking for extraordinary Early Childhood Teacher’s (Bachelor Qualified) and Diploma Trained Educators to join us as Room Leaders:

As room leader you will:

• Form strong and reciprocal relationships with children, families, educators and the community
• Mentor and provide programming and practical support to your team
• Lead your team with critical thinking and reflective practice
• Have expert knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Childhood development research
• Implement a high-quality educational program in collaborationwith children, families, educators and the community.
• Design and provide a safe, developmentally appropriate and engaging learning environment
• Have a commitment to personal and professional development and research
• Display genuine and wholehearted dedication to children, ensuring that each child is heard, seen and valued for who they are.

 Role Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (or approved equivalent) or Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous Room Leader experience 
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates 
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Strong ability to lead and collaborate with other educators in providing a rich, high quality curriculum
• Strong initiative and ability to work without instruction

 Benefits: 

• Be involved in the start-up of our brand-new centre 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities 
• Mentorship from professionals in the Early Childhood Sector 
• Join a lively and supportive team of wholehearted and extraordinary educators