<p>Portside Christian College is a co-educational, interdenominational College that caters for students from three years of age in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 with an onsite Trade Training Centre. </p><p> At Portside Christian College, we endeavour to help each student reach their full potential through high quality education coupled with supportive relationships with parents and students.</p><p><u><b><br /></b></u></p><p><u><b>Position Details </b></u></p><p> <i>Are you passionate to support young children to become critical thinkers, independent learners, respectful advocates and agents for change? </i></p><p><i>Do you believe that children are capable and competent participants in the learning process? </i></p><p><i>Do you desire an opportunity to grow as a person and professional practitioner? </i></p><p> Our Early Learning Centre offers a wonderful opportunity for an Early Childhood teacher to join our dedicated team in an Early Learning Centre Teacher 1.0 FTE position in 2021 with possible extension. </p><p>The Early Learning Centre Teacher is directly responsible to the Director of the Early Learning Centre. </p><p>This position has been classified with the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010 and is available on the Fair Work Commission website at <u>https://www.fwc.gov.au</u> </p><p>At Portside Christian College Early Learning Centre, we deliver: </p><p> • Child Focused Christ-Centred Learning &amp; Emergent, Inquiry Play-based Curriculum </p><p>• Professional, rewarding and supportive environment </p><p>• Uniquely designed, outstanding opportunities for professional learning and career progression </p><p>• Local and National collaboration and network opportunities </p><p>If you are eager to work within a Christian environment, enjoy a challenge, and want to work alongside other professionals dedicated to quality outcomes for our young learners, then please apply. </p><p> </p><p><b><u>Position Objectives </u></b></p><p>• To provide a quality early childhood program from a biblical perspective which meets the needs of the children attending Portside Christian College Early Learning Centre and in line with the requirements of the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012. </p><p>• To work co-operatively and collaboratively with staff, families and allied professionals to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children attending the service. </p><p>• To plan, implement and evaluate an educational program that supports a holistic approach to the care and development of children ages 3 to 5. </p><p>• To engage in collaborative learning teams exploring and implementing the Reggio inspired approach to learning and nature pedagogy. </p><p> </p><p> <u><b>Key Responsibilities and Duties </b></u></p><p>PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM </p><p>National Quality Standards Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice </p><p> PROMOTE THE HEALTH AN SAFETY OF ALL STAFF AND CHILDREN  <br /></p><p>National Quality Standards Quality Area 2: Children’s health and safety; Quality Area 3: Physical environment </p><p>BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS <br /></p><p>National Quality Standards Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements; Quality Area 5: Relationships with children; Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities </p><p>CONTRIBUTE TO THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE SERVICE <br /></p><p>National Quality Standards Quality Area 7: Leadership and service management </p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Desired skills and attributes of the successful candidate include: </u></b></p><p>The following interpersonal skills are required to be demonstrated: </p><p>• Strong Christian belief and personal faith statement </p><p>• Excellent public relations skills to maintain a strong partnership focus and positive relationships between the College community. </p><p>• Able to work cooperatively as a team member in the Centre and across the College community. </p><p>• Demonstrated ability to be innovative within the programs. </p><p>• Demonstrated ability to be enthusiastic and self-motivated. </p><p>• Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect and innovation in all aspects of the position. </p><p>• Ability to embrace nature pedagogy, our Reggio inspired approach to learning and to participate in pedagogical research and demonstrate reflective practice. </p><p><br /></p><p>The following management skills are required to be demonstrated: </p><p>• Effective time management skills and ability to coordinate responsibilities to enable smooth and efficient running of the program. </p><p>• Able to supervise and delegate duties to colleagues, students and volunteers. </p><p>• Implement human resources policies and practices. </p><p><br /></p><p>The following qualifications and experience are required for the position: </p><p>• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, preferably with a specialisation in Early Childhood. </p><p>• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma training) HTLAID004. </p><p>• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in early childhood services. </p><p>• Working knowledge of the regulations, standards, frameworks and codes. </p><p>• Have a current Working With Children Check. </p><p>• Completion of Reporting and Notification (RAN) training. </p><p> </p><p><b><u>Selection Criteria  </u></b></p><p>Applicants should address the following in their applications: </p><p>• Demonstrated ability to design an emergent play-based curriculum with a focus on language development, foundational literacy and numeracy, thinking and problem-solving as well as social and emotional development to enhance student learning. </p><p>• Demonstrated understanding of assessment and pedagogical documentation. </p><p>• Focus on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment. </p><p>• Ability to develop healthy relationships of mutual respect with students, parents and colleagues. </p><p>• Ability to embrace ethical reflective teaching practice, nature pedagogy and Reggio principles. </p><p>• Demonstrated understanding and ability to teach from a Christian worldview. </p><p>• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), regulations and standards. </p><p>• Highly developed communication skills, including effective communication with parents and support professionals. </p><p>• Ability to contribute positively to a Professional Learning Team. </p><p><br /></p><p>Applications are to include the following: </p><p>• Cover letter, maximum 1 page <br /></p><p>• Curriculum Vitae outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information </p><p>• Completion of the Portside Christian College Application for Employment – Teacher available on our website at www.portside.sa.edu.au under the Employment heading </p><p>• Written response to the selection criteria, maximum 1500 words </p><p> </p><p><b>Applications are to be received by 9am on Friday, 11 December, 2020. </b></p><p> </p><p>Applications should be addressed to:  </p><p> Mrs Belinda Elsegood              </p><p>Human Resources </p><p>Portside Christian College </p><p>Email: application&#64;portside.sa.edu.au </p><p>PO Box 6188 </p><p>West Lakes Shore SA 5020 </p><p><br /></p>