<p><strong>About this role</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of early childhood development and experience in planning and delivering a high quality educational program. The Early Childhood Educator is responsible to the Centre Director and will actively support in the day to day operation of the Early Learning Centre in accordance with NT Christian Schools policy and National Quality Framework. Qualifications (Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care) or relevant experience, an ACEQCA approved first aid certificate, a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card) and a current police clearance are essential, as are demonstrated abilities to work as part of a cohesive team and to teach according the Walker Learning Approach and the Early Years Learning Framework.</p><p>NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. For the purposes of upholding the Christian ethos of our schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of this role that applicants be able to teach religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools.</p><p><br /><strong>What we offer</strong></p><p><i>The Early Learning Centres at NT Christian Schools offer Christian pre-school and kindergarten education within Long Day Care hours for children three to five years old. Our play-based and instructional literacy programs across multiple boutique locations with amazing staff and teachers offer a unique space for children to thrive and learn.</i><br /><br /> </p><p>• A minimum of six (6) weeks annual leave </p><p>• 11.5% Super Contribution on top of salary </p><p>• Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service (as opposed to ten) </p><p>• Fifteen (15) days per year of personal sick or carers leave, two days discretional leave per year </p><p>• Continued professional development in-person conferences and online e learning</p><p>• Tuition Discounts for your children if they attend an NTCS schools</p><p>• ELC staff receive ELC fee discount of 80% for your own children - CCS eligible care </p><p>• Salary Sacrificing</p><p>• Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program</p><p>• BUPA Health Care subsidy </p>