Learn to Swim Teacher

Job Description

Springwood Kids ELC is a purpose-built centre, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy . We offer an inclusive and flexible environment that invite children to explore their hundred languages. We view our environment as the third teacher and create rich and inquiry based open ended experiences that provoke wonder, curiosity and discovery. Our centre offers children a dedicated Atelier which explores concepts of light, shadow and reflection. Along with investigating a wide variety of art mediums, with emphasis on exploring clay every day! We have an onsite Chef who serves breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea along with catering to a variety of dietary requirements and needs. Our children enjoy their meals in our centre where we view meal times as a ritualistic connection and have the opportunity to dine together. Our outdoor environment offers a waterpark, compost and sustainability station, gardens, sand exploration, a swimming pool and mud kitchen. We offer a learn to swim program with a qualified swimming instructor and provide private and small group lessons throughout the week. Our studios each have an outdoor retreat for children to engage in sensorial exploration, yoga stations, wood work benches, worm farms, obstacle courses and gardening. Our studios have tunnels in the walls which invite each of our children to explore what each studio has to offer, supporting our philosophy that children deserve every learning opportunity available. The Queensland Government is introducing Free Kindy ! Starting from January 1, 2024, Queensland children can attend a government-approved kindergarten program for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at no cost! Unleash your child’s potential in our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kindergarten program! Through play and inquiry, we empower our children to express themselves, explore their passions, and build a lifelong love for learning. Our unique approach nurtures creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an enriching educational journey. Book a tour here . As a passionate advocate for children, I am Diploma qualified and hold extensive experience in the field of early learning. I have worked for Kids ELC for over ten years and I am very grateful that my role allows me to support children through their early journey in life. I find joy in enabling children to gain the tools to create their independence. I believe that the first few years of a child’s life are pivotal to the wellbeing of their future, and at Kids ELC I have a direct role in shaping the future of the children at our centres. Educational Leader Grace Coutts - TBA Grace has worked in early learning for over 14 years. She is passionate about supporting and walking alongside children during their learning journeys, while building strong relationships and connections with each individual. Grace acknowledges the environment as the child’s third teacher, while providing a space rich in inquiry based exploration and play possibilities. Her role as a Pedagogista is to ensure that our educators feel supported in their roles and that the centre is acknowledging each individual child’s needs, while continuing to embed the Reggio Emilia Approach into our everyday activities. Parking On site parking at front of centre.#J-18808-Ljbffr