Explore & Develop Castlereagh Street, Sydney Early Childhood Teacher Explore & Develop Castlereagh Street, Sydney is excited to announce that we are looking for dedicated and innovative Early Childhood Teachers for our brand new 77 place Early Childhood Education and Care Service. This service will be dynamic, modern, highly resourced and very committed to providing high quality education and care for all children and support for their families. We aim to provide an environment where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We see relationships as crucial to a sense of belonging and we aim to develop secure, respectful relationships within our community. The service is anticipated to open in late May 2015. As an Early Childhood Teacher (in collaboration with your team) you will be planning and implementing the educational program, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, current approaches, theories and research in early childhood education. The program will encourage children to become active learners through a play-based curriculum that encourages thinking, investigating, exploring and problem solving in a social environment. Essential qualifications for the role will include:  Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or an ACECQA Approved teaching qualification.  Current Approved Working With Children Check.  Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (ACECQA Approved)  Child Protection Training (DEC Approved) is desirable. The attributes that you need to possess to be successful in this role are:  Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework which includes government regulations, the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.  Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.  Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, flexible and reliable.  Ability to form and maintain respectful relationships with families and children and foster a community spirit.  A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.  Demonstrated ability to work with a passionate, committed and highly driven team of educators that creates a positive, supportive and educational environment.  You must be committed to your professional development (training programs, workshops, conferences and team networking are provided. The role will offer the successful candidate:  A great opportunity to be part of a brand new team of early childhood professionals building a high quality Education and Care Service where the children are at the forefront of all decisions.  Ongoing support from the Management Team and the E&D Support Office who respects, values and can personally develop their educators and staff upwards and onwards.  A commitment to develop your own professional self and your career through mentoring, supported attendance to annual professional learning events and conferences and flexibility in the workplace when you need it.  The opportunity to help develop a warm, nurturing culture where the children and their learning come first. If you are interested in applying for this great career opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume to castlereagh@exploreanddevelop.com.au . All respondents will be contacted upon review of the resume.