Childcare Jobs - Early childhood teacher, Part Time - Hornsby NSW, Australia

Blue Gum Community School is a unique small school in Hornsby NSW, offering both a Preschool for 3-5 year olds and a Primary School on the same site. ‘Word of mouth’ recommendations from families ensure that our high-quality education programs attract a long waiting list.

So, we're excited to invite outstanding early childhood teachers (or diploma-qualified educators) to join our wonderful team. We have 2 part-time positions available (full-time is also an option). We're looking for people who are avowed advocates for the importance of early childhood education, particularly in the preschool years… people who relish working alongside small groups of young children, as they explore the world around them with a sense of awe and wonder… people who value children's amazing capabilities!

Blue Gum educators are passionate about seeing all students as competent, capable, creative, responsible, resourceful and resilient. They create irresistible learning environments, indoors and outdoors, that invite students to investigate with adults, through the lens of scientist, artist, explorer, musician, inventor... 

See our website - www.bluegum.nsw.edu.au

Inspiring reference points for Blue Gum educators include: the Reggio Emilia experience, Slow Schooling, Project-Based Learning, Positive Psychology, Nature Education and Place-based Education

Have you retained your curiosity about how the world works?

Love the challenge of investigating the unknown? 

Keen to explore/research that world with students? 

See your role as provoking curiosity, supporting problem-solving and inspiring creative responses? 

Value social/emotional learning as an integral part of everyday interactions, where preschoolers learn/practise how to connect positively with their peers when conflicts inevitably arise? 

Then YOU may find Blue Gum the best place for nurturing and stimulating your professional and personal development - the possibilities are endless; you certainly won't be bored!! Our educators often comment how working at Blue Gum has taught them how to be a better human being, because of the rich mentoring and extensive professional learning. 

To be considered, your application or covering letter must include the following:

* An articulation of your personal educational philosophy, as well as your reasons for choosing Blue Gum.

* Info about what special talents/interests would you bring to share with our student community.

* 'Paint' a visual image in words of your ideal learning environment.

*Please include 2 refs.

Applicants must be Australian residents.