WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher and pedagogical leader for Sandhills Early Childhood Centre. A permanent part-time position is available, with additional casual opportunities also on offer.
We strive to nurture each child’s sense of belonging as a part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Sandhills is a vibrant and nurturing community with a focus on nature, sustainability, creativity and wellbeing. The image of the child is a fundamental motivation at Sandhills. Children are our primary stakeholders, and we are driven by their best interests
Sandhills resides in the heart of Byron Bay, within walking distance of beaches, recreation grounds, coastal reserves, and the community library and gallery.
You will work with a team of exceptional educators to implement the daily program in line with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning framework. Our centre welcomes children from 0-5 years and you may work with any age group.

You will have:

• passion to create a safe, respective and nurturing learning environment
• dedication and commitment to developing the future of children
• enthusiasm to engage children and intentionally guide enriching-concepts, provocations, experiences and projects
• formal qualifications (Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Educator (Early Childhood and Primary))

WHO WE ARE:

We are a not-for-profit service operated by Byron Shire Council. Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance; collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity

• We achieve our goals and succeed together

  Enjoy our Employee Benefits

We have to offer:

• one permanent part-time position (2 – 4 days depending on the right candidate)
• casual opportunities are also available
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $46.14 to $53.46 per hour (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Educators also receive the Federal Government’s worker retention grant payment which equates to about $3/hour

Other benefits include:

• 12% superannuation
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years’ service
• Education and training support
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days

• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team!

  Location:
  This position is based at Council’s Sandhills Early Childhood Centre in Byron Bay.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Please refer the Job description for details