At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Early Childhood Teacher.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as an Early Childhood Teacher at Rainbow Cottage, and develop your skills and future career.
Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love
Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for an exciting opportunity? Join us as our new Early Childhood Teacher at Rainbow Cottage, where you’ll play a vital role in nurturing the development and well-being of preschool children (ages 3 ½ - 5). In this full-time position, you'll create engaging and enriching learning experiences, plan educational activities, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team to support the children’s growth. If you’re ready to make a difference in young lives and work in a supportive, team-driven environment, apply below!
You'll work with a great team to:
- Nurture children’s learning and well-being in accordance with current theories and industry practice
- Assist in any other matters as requested by the Rainbow Cottage Coordinator
- Design, develop and implement a curriculum tailored to individual children's interests and needs
- Ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes through ongoing self-assessment and reflection on current processes, as well as reviewing relevant theory and research
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor of Education or Teaching in Early Childhood
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work within a team environment to achieve outcomes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with both adults and children
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework
We would also love you to have:
- Demonstrated experience in the early childhood sector
- Proven experience as a team leader
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Experience programming for individual children and groups of children
Ready to find more from work and life?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $78,184 to $90,862.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Rainbow Cottage Coordinator on 02 6801 4481 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 28 January 2025
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
- Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.