<p><strong>Early Childhood Educator - Chinese</strong></p><p><strong>Full-time, Temporary position</strong></p><p> </p><p>​</p><p>International Grammar School (IGS) is a vibrant, secular, coeducational School situated across five sites in Ultimo, Glebe and Kangaroo Valley. There are 1300 students from Preschool to Year 12 being educated in a unique bilingual environment. </p><p>​</p><p>At the IGS Early Learning Centre our qualified, dedicated, and passionate teachers and educators love what they do. Together we embrace diversity and celebrate personal achievement.</p><p>​</p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Educator to join our dynamic early learning program, which encourages children aged 3-5 years to explore and discover their world and supports the joy of learning another language; our school’s unique offering. This is a full-time temporary role tocover for a staff member on Parental Leave, commencing June 2024 until the end of January 2025, with a possibility to extend.</p><p>​</p><p>Together with our Early Childhood Teachers you will promote the foundations of a lifelong love of learning and embed <strong>Chinese language learning</strong> opportunities through an immersive and intentional language program within the daily curriculum of the Centre. </p><p>​</p><p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>ACECQA recognised Certificate III or Diploma in Early Education and Care</li><li>Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and strong understanding of Chinese culture</li><li>Current ACECQA approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma certifications or willingness to obtain</li><li>Current ACECQA approved Child Protection training</li><li>Availability to work between the hours of 7.00am - 6.00pm. Shifts are scheduled from 7.20am to 6.10pm on the ELC roster.</li><li>Understanding of current early education and care legislation and regulations including the EYLF and NQS</li></ul><p>·        Self-motivation and initiative</p><ul><li>Demonstrated strengths-based approach in working with children and their families</li></ul><p>·       Sound ICT skills.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>In return for your skills and experience you will:</p><ul><li>Work in a dynamic and growth-oriented team learning alongside our professional Teachers and Educators</li><li>Participate in regular high quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term</li><li>Have a daily programming time allocation to prepare learning experiences and documentation</li><li>Experience and access a range of incredible facilities on campus including the Bibliotheque adjacent to the Centre</li></ul><p>·       Enjoy working in a team with high staff to child ratios</p><p>·       Participate in a supportive induction program</p><p>·       Have access to the Employee Assistance Program.</p><p>​</p><p><strong>Application Details:</strong></p><p>To apply for this position, please visit our website, www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au </p><p>Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.</p><p> </p><p>To apply please:</p><p>·       address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.</p><p>Please provide:</p><p>·       a succinct Cover Letter, 1 - 2 pages, addressing the position requirements</p><p>·       your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications</p><p>·       the contact details for three Referees, including your current or most recent employer</p><p><strong>Pre-Employment Checks:</strong></p><p>You will need to provide:</p><p>·       your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.</p><ul><li>copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated</li></ul><p>·       proof of identity will be required</p><ul><li>as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.</li><li>COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the current IGS Vaccination Policy</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Closing Date:   4pm, Friday 5 July 2024</strong></p><ul><li>applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.  Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.</li></ul><p>·     applications received after the closing date and time, may not be accepted</p><p>·     IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.</p><p> </p>