Due to continued growth Prelude Australia is currently seeking Early Childhood Teachers / Educators in a Permanent Full Time or Part Time capacity. Option of Kurri Kurri or Maitland team locations.
About the Role:
Working within our collaborative transdisciplinary team, you will deliver early childhood intervention supports to children and their families, utilising a transdisciplinary key worker approach.
You will assist to facilitate a team around the family and child that promotes participation in family and community, while breaking down barriers to reveal children’s true abilities.
You will identify needs and deliver supports that lead to positive outcomes with children and families, while making contributions to the team and working within a billable model.
You will work closely with our experienced Team Leaders, being supported to achieve the goals of the organisation for best practice service delivery.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 1 years experience as Early Childhood Teacher and / or proficient teacher status.
Relevant Early childhood tertiary qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative team, providing consultation to Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Demonstrated commitment to implementing the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Intervention when working with children and their families.
Demonstrated ability to work within a billable model.
Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience delivering early childhood intervention through transdisciplinary and key worker models of practice.
Experience delivering supports via telepractice to children and their families.
Special Conditions
Current Working with Children Check
Current Police Criminal Record Check
Verified NDIS Worker Screen Check
First Aid (Including CPR Certificate/Component)
Comprehensively insured private motor vehicle
Travel in the Hunter area
About Prelude Australia
Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity organisation that provides quality early childhood intervention & therapy services to children (birth to 12 years) living with developmental delay and disability and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare and Private Services. The team at Prelude Australia consists of Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapy.
Trusted by our community for over 40 years, we deliver connected, capacity-building support. We are committed to achieving meaningful outcomes for children that support participation and independence in their everyday lives.
Prelude Australia also partners with the community to deliver capacity-building programs and disability sector support, including clinical supervision and coaching, training and workshops, facilitated playgroups, and fundraising.
We believe in the importance of:
• Inclusion
• Capacity building
• Meaningful participation
• Functional outcomes
• Independence for all
At Prelude Australia we provide services in line with our core values:
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Creating Opportunities
Prelude Australia recognises and values diversity, equity and the inclusion of all people. We celebrate diversity in culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality and abilities. We encourage applications from all suitable qualified and skilled candidates to build diverse teams.
Are you looking for your next opportunity to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and families as part of a transdisciplinary team?
Would you like to support children living with developmental delay and disability learn new skills, be independent and participate in their communities?
Are you passionate about capacity building and empowering families and their local communities?
Due to continued growth Hunter Prelude is currently seeking Early Childhood Teachers / Educators in a Permanent Full Time or Part Time capacity. Option of Kurri Kurri or Maitland team locations.
About Hunter Prelude
Hunter Prelude is a not for profit charity organisation that provides quality early childhood intervention & therapy services to children (0-12 yo) living with developmental delay and disability, and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare and Private Services.
Hunter Prelude partners with the community to deliver capacity building programs, disability sector support including clinical supervision and coaching, training and workshops, facilitated playgroups, and fundraising.
The team at Hunter Prelude consists of Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapy.
We aim to create an environment that is safe, secure and homely, where everyone feels welcome.
About the Role:
Working within our collaborative transdisciplinary team, you will deliver early childhood intervention supports to children and their families, utilising a transdisciplinary key worker approach.
You will assist to facilitate a team around the family and child that promotes participation in family and community, while breaking down barriers to reveal children’s true abilities.
You will identify needs and deliver supports that lead to positive outcomes with children and families, while making contributions to the team and working within a billable model.
You will work closely with our experienced Team Leaders, being supported to achieve the goals of the organisation for best practice service delivery.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential Requirements
Minimum 1 years experience as Early Childhood Teacher and / or proficient teacher status.
Relevant Early childhood tertiary qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative team, providing consultation to Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Demonstrated commitment to implementing the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Intervention when working with children and their families.
Demonstrated ability to work within a billable model.
Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience delivering early childhood intervention through transdisciplinary and key worker models of practice.
Experience delivering supports via telepractice to children and their families.
Special Conditions
Current Working with Children Check
Current Police Criminal Record Check
Verified NDIS Worker Screen Check
First Aid (Including CPR Certificate/Component)
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status
Comprehensively insured private motor vehicle
Travel in the Hunter area
Why join our team?
Attractive remuneration with additional employee entitlements.
Flexible working hours, breaks, and work from home opportunities.
Additional Leave, including two weeks paid Term Break Leave in addition to four weeks of Annual Leave entitlements (Total 6 Weeks Leave). Additional two days paid Personal Leave in addition to Ten Days Personal Leave entitlements (Total 12 Days Leave).
Not-for-Profit salary packaging, increasing take home pay.
Novated Leasing / Mileage reimbursement.
Tools & Technology to be successful, mobile phone, laptop and access to resources.
Ongoing learning and development, including leadership pipeline program, best practice professional development, clinical supervision, coaching and support from experienced Senior Teachers.
Administrative support provided for intake, referrals and claiming.
Employee Value Benefits including access to employee assistance program, additional mental health support, psychology reimbursement and organisational wellbeing initiative. 24/7 access to Sonder, keeping you safe in the community.
Insurance coverage: Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Journey Accident insurance provided by Hunter Prelude.
Relocation allowance: Negotiable upon appointment into position.
Hunter Prelude recognises and values diversity, equity and the inclusion of all people. We celebrate diversity in culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality and abilities. We encourage applications from all suitability qualified and skilled candidates with the aim to build diverse teams.
If you are a passionate Speech Pathologist and align with Hunter Prelude’s values then we would like to hear from you.
To apply please include the following:
Cover Letter outlining your interest in the position, including:
Information to address the above Essential Requirements & Special Conditions
Resume with a minimum of 2 referees
Applications will be reviewed as received.