Early Childhood Teacher - Merrylands

About Thrive

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision ‘Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'.

We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

Benefits of joining Thrive:

• Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday!
• Mentor/support for ECT's NESA accreditation
• Discounted childcare fees – up to 90% off gap fee
• Paid professional development
• Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection training for all RPs
• Be rewarded with Hero Points and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
• Referral bonus - earn up to $500 for each referral
• Generous resource budget
• A strong focus on career development and progression
• Flexible working conditions and work-life balance
• Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture

About The Centre

Thrive, Merrylands is located in Sydney's Western Sydney and follows a play-based learning approach in a bright and modern building with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for children to explore.

The team is diverse and inclusive who work together in respectful partnership and have a supportive leadership team who provides many opportunities to grow as a professional.

Our culture is inclusive, collaborative and encouraging. We have a diverse team of educators and promote open communication between leadership and team members.

About The Role

We are looking for a fully qualified early childhood teacher to join our team, full time.

We are looking for a professional educator with experience in programming and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators.

Join a supportive centre where your ideas, input, and voice are not only heard but welcomed and encouraged

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• To build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators
• Have a sound knowledge of and demonstrate high-quality practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Provide assistance to other Educators in the room
• Maintain a positive working relationship with team members
• Maintain effective communication with parents
• Actively contribute to the educational program, observations and documentation, using Kinderm8 and informal opportunities

If this sounds exactly what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you!

Successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education
• A current NSW Employee Working With Children's Check
• NESA Accreditation
• Child Protection Training
• Sound, practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)

How to apply

If you are ready to join a supportive and dedicated team, please click 'apply now' to submit your application.

For inquiries, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451 or via katie@thrive.edu.au