ELC Assistant

About this job

• Full-time, ongoing
• Commencing Term 4, 2024
• 7.30am – 3.30pm

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School is seeking a passionate, collaborative and innovative assistant to join our Early Learning Centre. The successful applicant will be part of a team that aims to give all of our students a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which they can grow and learn.  This role includes Before School Care for our ELC students, and will start at 7.30am daily.

Rated ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standards (NQS) for their Assessment and Rating from The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQUA), the ELC at Korowa has been recognised for providing high quality individual care for children, and outstanding support for children’s learning and development. 

At Korowa, we offer our youngest learners the opportunity to explore the world. With an emphasis on play-based learning, Korowa’s ELC fosters discovery at a child’s own pace with a curriculum that is stimulating and informed by current research and frameworks.

As a member of staff at Korowa, you also enjoy generous benefits, including access to our state of the art Sports and Wellbeing Centre with workout zone and swimming pool.

As an employer of choice in education, Korowa provides staff with a supportive, collaborative learning environment with quality facilities and opportunities for professional development. Our enviable academic reputation attracts outstanding, passionate staff members across all disciplines, with teaching and administrative staff working together in an effective partnership.

The successful applicant will:

• Reflect the School’s Values; Courage, Curiosity, and Integrity
• Be a motivated and enthusiastic co-educator, with a passion for interacting pre-primary aged children
• Assist in the provision of engaging, challenging and purposeful learning experiences for all students
• Be an excellent communicator with a willingness to connect with students, parents and staff
• Have a willingness to work collaboratively

You must hold a current Working With Children Check (Employee) clearance and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and include a cover letter outlining your suitability to this role, as well as a current CV.

Applications close Monday 9 September 2023 at 8.00am, or unless vacancy is filled prior. Korowa may commence interviews during the advertising period and may appoint the successful candidate before the closing date. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.