Jahjumbeen Kindergarten and Child Care Centre - Early Childhood Teacher

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years’ experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

Jahjumbeen Kindergarten and Child Care Centre

Permanent - Full Time

Early Childhood Teacher

Jahjumbeen Kindergarten and Child Care Centre, is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to implement our approved Kindergarten Program.

For more information about our centre and learning program, please visit: https://www.wmq.org.au/child-care 

Applicants need:

·        Bachelor of Education or Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent;

·        Current Working with Children Suitability Notice (Blue Card) or exemption;

·        Approved first aid qualifications including asthma and anaphylaxis (or ability to obtain).

To join our team, it is essential that you:

·        Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

·        A proven ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and make decisions. As well as a strong organisational ability, including   effective time management and ability to prioritise;

·        A well-developed understanding of theories of early childhood development and current research;

·        A proven ability to lead innovative curriculum change. 

·        An enthusiastic and positive attitude towards the care and education of young children, staff and families;

·        Willingness to promote social justice and equity by demonstrating an attitude of acceptance and respect for all children and their families;

·        Deliver a responsive early childhood program reflecting on the Centre Philosophy, Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines;

·        Ability and willingness to work in accordance with Centre Policies and Procedures.

If you’re seeking an exciting career opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your applications by Friday 23rd October 2020.

For more information, please contact Monica Padua (Centre Director) on 3371 5451 or email jahjumbeen@wmq.org.au

 Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: ‘a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all’. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.