Additional Educator I Certificate III Qualified
* Maximum Term, Part Time
* 21 hours per week
* Monday, Friday 8 hours per day; Wednesday 5 hours per day
Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.
Benefits
We offer many opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package.
* Professional learning and growth across infant‐toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, cultural immersion, truth‐telling, and leadership through a neuroscience lens.
* Support for further studies such as scholarships, time off for coursework, study leave, paid practicum and more.
* Perks Hub with discounts from over 500 major retailers: groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel etc.
* Wellness Hub offering curated wellness content, monthly webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
* Employee assistance program including counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
* Discounts on early learning and care, and out‐of‐school hours care services.
* Support from head office specialists in safeguarding, inclusion, pedagogy and practice.
Warrawong Community Preschool serves up to 40 children aged 0‐5. The experienced team of educators and teachers cares for children in two natural outdoor play spaces featuring climbing/balancing, bush tucker gardens, a large sandpit and mud play area with 'mud' kitchens, a fort and a dry river rock beds. Natural materials, water play and loose parts play enable children to explore and engage with peers and educators.
What your work will involve
* Providing quality education and care to all children.
* Contributing to planning educational programs that support a child's learning and meet their goals.
* Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community.
What you need to succeed
* Commitment to ensuring children are safe and healthy.
* Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community.
* A fun‐loving attitude and a positive outlook.
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at Big Fat Smile. We have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect. We conduct pre‐employment checks and expect the following:
* Valid NSW Working with Children's Check (WWCC) for paid work.
* National Criminal Record Check.
* Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
* Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
* Completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course.
* Details of at least two referees, one of whom must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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