Early Childhood Educator - TAFE Students Preferred null

Part-Time, Temporary role

5-hour shifts during school hours and school terms

International Grammar School (IGS) is a vibrant, secular, coeducational school situated across five sites in Ultimo and Glebe. There are 1300 students from Preschool to Year 12 being educated in a unique bilingual environment. 

At the International Grammar School Early Learning Centre, our qualified, dedicated and passionate teachers and educators love what they do. We nurture each child’s curiosity, self-discovery and creativity in an environment rich in languages, music and vibrant opportunities. Through our innovative program, we embrace diversity and celebrate personal achievement.

We are seeking a highly motivated IDF Educator (inclusion support) to join our dynamic early learning program, which encourages children aged 3-5 years to explore and discover their world and supports the joy of learning another language - our school’s unique offering.

The IDF Educator (inclusion support) is 5 hours during the school day on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays commencing immediately until 1 December 2023. There is a possibility of ongoing work and additional hours at the successful applicant’s choosing.

Enjoy contributing to high quality education and care working with high staff to child ratios of 5 staff to 26 children.  The successful applicant will work alongside our extraordinary team of Teachers and Educators to promote the foundations of a lifelong love of learning immersing children in an intercultural and diverse environment.

Essential criteria:

• ACECQA recognised Certificate III or Diploma in Early Education and Care.
• Current ACECQA approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma certifications.
• Understanding of current early education and care legislation and regulations including the EYLF and NQS.
• Demonstrated strengths-based approach in working with children with diverse needs and their families.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Current WWCC
• Sound computer skills.

Benefits:

In return for your skills and experience, you will:

• Be part of our vibrant school community.
• Work in a dynamic and growth-oriented team learning alongside our professional Teachers and Educators.
• Participate in regular high quality training and professional development days with the team at the commencement of each school term.
• Have regular programming time allocation to prepare learning experiences and documentation.
• Experience and access a range of incredible facilities on campus including the Bibliothèque adjacent the Centre.
• Enjoy working in a team with high staff to child ratios (4 or 5 staff to 24 children)
• Participate in a supportive induction program.
• Have access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Application Details:

To apply for this position, please visit our website.

Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.

To apply please:

• address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.

Please provide:

• a succinct Cover Letter, 1 - 2 pages, outlining your skills and experience as they relate to the essential criteria
• your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications
• copies of Cert III or Diploma qualification and transcript, and
• the contact details for three Referees, including your current or most recent employer

Pre-Employment Checks:

You will need to provide:

• your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.
• copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated.
• proof of identity will be required
• as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.
• COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the current IGS Vaccination Policy

Closing Date:  4pm Wednesday 19 July 2023

• Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.  Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
• applications received after the closing date and time, may not be accepted.
• IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.