Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 2 Binni Creek Road, COWRA, 2794, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time permanent
Pay: $42-$59 per hour plus super
Providing support in relocation up to $5000 (conditions apply)
- Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
- Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
- Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? If you’re excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.
About the Cowra Center:
- Situated close to the centre of town, within walking distance to the iconic Japanese Gardens
- The team here is not only super supportive and welcoming, but also incredibly inclusive and diverse.
- Sense of belonging and acceptance fosters a positive and collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
- Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
- Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved). We are happy to invite Primary School Teachers willing to get Certificate 3 in Early Childhood and support them through study.
- Current NSW Teachers Registration (NESA)
- Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
If you have previous experience as Teacher in a school or early learning environment, or similar, then we want to meet you!
