Diploma Educator
* Permanent, Full Time
* 40 hours per week (Includes RDO)
We are looking for a Diploma Educator for Port Kembla Community Preschool – an "Exceeding NQS" rated service. The educational program is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework; 'Belonging, Being and Becoming' and we are committed to developing children's awareness of the world around them. Through the creative arts and music, children are involved in learning multicultural language and music from various cultures on a daily basis.
We have a transition to school program which promotes the development of both emotional and academic skills. We take annual excursions to our local public school as part of our transition to school program.
We also have a school borrowing library to foster language and literacy skills and encourage the love of books.
What your work will involve
* Providing quality education and care to all children
* Contributing to planning educational programs that support a child's learning to meet their goals
* Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community
What you need to succeed
* Commitment to ensuring the children in our care are safe and healthy
* Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
* A fun-loving attitude and big smile!
Our commitment to safeguarding children
Safeguarding children 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.
To support a child-safe culture, we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. You will be required to provide:
* WWCC cleared to work with children in NSW
* A cleared 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
* Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
* Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace
Benefits
* Scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid practicum and more
* Access to Perks Hub with discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands
* Access to Wellness Hub with curated wellbeing content, monthly webinars, free flu vaccinations and more
* Employee assistance program offering counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline
* 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services
We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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