<p>Blue Gum Community School is a unique small school in Inner North Canberra, that opened in 1998. Blue Gum now offers a variety of programs from birth to 16 years - playgroups (birth to 2); preschool (3-5); primary (5-12); secondary (12-16).<br><br> Our preschool classes for 3-5 year olds are located at our Hackett Campus &amp; our Dickson Campus. ‘Word of mouth’ recommendations from families ensure that our high quality education programs attract a long waiting list. Each preschool class of approx. 20 students has a teaching team of 3-4 educators.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, we are excited to offer this opportunity for outstanding early childhood educators to join our wonderful team in 2026 - either full-time or part-time. Casual work is also available in 2025. (So apply early!)</p> <p>Blue Gum pays above-Award wages. Your salary will depend on your role (e.g. Class Director or Teaching Assistant); as well as your qualifications &amp; experience. So a beginning Assistant may earn $70,000pa + superannuation, and an experienced Class Director $130,000pa + superannuation.&nbsp;</p> <p>See our website - <a href="https://www.bluegum.act.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.bluegum.act.edu.au</a><br> See our Instagram - @blue_gum_community_school &amp; @artyology_studio</p> <p>Blue Gum educators are passionate about seeing all students as competent, capable, creative, responsible, resourceful and resilient. They create irresistible learning environments, indoors and outdoors, that invite students to investigate with trusted adults, through the lens of scientist, artist, explorer, musician, inventor...</p> <p>Inspiring reference points for Blue Gum educators include: the Reggio Emilia experience, Slow Schooling, Project-Based Learning, Positive Psychology, Nature Education, Place-based Education...</p> <ul> <li><i>Have YOU retained your curiosity about how the world works?</i></li> <li><i>Love the challenge of investigating the unknown?</i></li> <li><i>Keen to explore and research that world with students?</i></li> <li><i>See your role as provoking critical thinking, supporting problem-solving and inspiring creative responses, rather than simply imparting information?</i></li> <li><i>Value social/emotional learning as an integral part of everyday interactions?</i></li> <li><i>Stand in awe and feel inspired by the amazing capabilities of young children?</i></li> </ul> <p>Then you may find Blue Gum the best place for nurturing and stimulating your professional and personal development - the possibilities are endless; you certainly won't be bored!!</p> <p>To be considered, your application or covering letter must include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Please articulate your personal educational philosophy, as well as your reasons for choosing Blue Gum. <i>[please don't waste your time or ours with AI responses]&nbsp;</i></li> <li>What special talents/interests would you bring to share with our student community?</li> <li>Describe your ideal learning environment.</li> <li>Please include 2 refs.</li> </ul> <p><br> Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.</p> <p>NB: Blue Gum cannot sponsor overseas applicants.</p>