Early Years Educators - Part Time or Full Time option in The Gap, Northern Territory at Childrens Ground

About Children's Ground

Children’s Ground is a First Nations organisation. The Children’s Ground Approach is designed and delivered through the leadership of First Nations people. We are committed to systems change to ensure dignity, justice and equity for all children and families. Our work focuses on national reform as well as evidencing a new way of working.

The Children’s Ground Approach is a whole of community, whole of life approach. We privilege First Nations knowledge systems and practice. Over the course of a generation, led by local expertise, we create and deliver an integrated system that is centred on learning, development and wellbeing that responds to the child and their family through the key transition points from pre-birth to young adulthood.

Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities. We build on this over a generation to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity.

Children’s Ground operates in Central Australia and across the Top End, with support provided by a Melbourne-based Shared Services team.

About you

You could be an experienced Educator or someone working towards attainment of an Early Years Education qualification. A passion for innovative learning is required and someone prepared to work outdoors. You will need to have a full drivers license, and a bus license would be advantageous. The role demands a team player who can work collaboratively in a demanding and growing NGO environment.

About the role

Working alongside our experienced Arrernte educationalists and governance committee with a focus on community empowerment, our Early Years Educators are responsible for the design and implementation of an innovative and integrated approach to learning and wellbeing. Our Educators are committed to early years learning that privileges First Nations culture with the best of Western teachings. We are open to people seeking either part-time (0.6) or full-time work and will consider someone who is experienced or someone actively working towards the attainment of Early Years Education qualifiactions. Our Educational sessions are conducted on country, and you need to be comfortable working outdoors and in Alice Springs conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality community and centre based early years learning with Arrernte educators and communities that fits within Children’s Ground’s philosophies, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support, document and monitor individualised learning and development aligned with individual learning plans
• Work collaboratively with the Early Years (EY) team to design and deliver EY activities, including the development of first language resources
• Encourage and support all First Nations families, valuing their ideas, strategies and aspirations
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated and innovative learning approach including health and wellbeing, creative arts, digital and other areas
• Support extended hours learning opportunities

Key Selection Criteria

• Degree or recognised qualification in Early Years Learning (eligible for teacher registration in NT) or actively working towards the attainment of an Early Years Education qualification
• Minimum 1 years’ teaching experience
• A passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people skills and a collaborative mind frame
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding NGO environment
• A current full driver’s license, First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training, and Working with Children Check (NT Ochre card)

What we offer

Salary Classification: Children's Ground EBA Level 3 - 6 ($81-$116K), depending on Qualifications and Skills.+ 12% superannuation + bonus leave

Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay (dependant on individual circumstances)

A collaborative, purpose driven organisation contributing to First Nations led systems change

How to Apply

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey. To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant skills.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (NT).

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children's Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.