<p><a href="https://bluegum.nsw.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Blue Gum Community School</strong></a><strong> </strong>is a small, community-based, not-for-profit Preschool and Primary School, positioned in the beautifully adapted and heritage listed home and gardens of Mount Errington, walking-distance from Hornsby centre.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated early childhood educator to join our Blue Gum Out of School Hours (BGOSH) team.</p> <p>This role is ideal for an early career Early Childhood Teacher or a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about creating engaging, high-quality experiences for preschool and school-aged children.</p> <p>The position involves working:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Term time:</strong> Monday to Friday, 2pm – 6pm or 11am - 6pm</li> <li><strong>School holidays:</strong> Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm*</li> </ul> <p>*The BGOSH program closes for 4 weeks between mid December and mid January each year.</p> <p><strong>As such, we're wondering...</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator (Cert111/Diploma/ECT), or a currently enrolled Early Childhood student at university, who would like to join our story?</li> <li>Do you want to work with a small team of professional, respectful, thoughtful teachers who are working together, with intention, to offer an exceptional experience in BGOSH, for adults and students alike?</li> </ul> <p><strong>If so, you might be looking for us!</strong></p> <p>In this role, you will have the chance to work with others in the team, to plan, program, and interact with our students (3-9yrs) as we co-design our days with them, in the BGOSH Program.</p> <p>Valued, but not required, is an interest in the influence of the Educational Project in Reggio Emilia.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential is a desire to think and learn with others</strong> – ensuring the our school is a place of strong relationships and deep research – where students and adults are seen, and invited to be, responsible, resilient, resourceful, capable, creative, and curious!</p> <p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A willingness to learn with others in a team environment that values respect, communication, and multiple perspectives.</li> <li>An attitude of research – reflected in a willingness to ask questions, test hypotheses, and go deep with your thinking and the thinking of the students!</li> <li>Resilience and a commitment to risk-taking on a journey towards best practice!</li> <li>A love of being with children and learning alongside them!</li> <li>An ability to work afternoons until 6pm during term<strong> </strong>times and 8-4pm during school holiday periods.</li> </ul> <p><strong>For more information, check us out: </strong><a href="https://www.bluegum.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">Website</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluegumhornsby" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blue_gum_hornsby/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>If you have the passion, skills, and experience required and you are keen to join, we want to hear from you!</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications close Friday 10 July.</strong></p>