About us
Our service is a smaller boutique, family owned and operated centre firmly established within the local community. We offer an authentic homelike environment for our children to learn, grow in confidence, develop friendships and flourish. Our team of educators are a very welcoming group who are passionate about their profession and their role in educating within the early childhood environment. The team is smaller and supportive, and they take pride in their achievements, working collaboratively to share responsibilities and daily tasks. The service management prioritises educator development and growth ensuring that individual and team wellbeing is a point of focus. We love investigating new ideas and concepts in order to grow as individuals and as an early childhood education and care service. As we expand the team, our educators love nothing more than meeting new and likeminded early education professionals who are as equally motivated, committed and driven to achieve high quality early childhood education outcomes.
Qualifications & experience
* Minimum of 2 years recent experience in early childhood education and care is required
* You will have achieved your Certificate III in early childhood education and care or Diploma in Children's Services
* You may be actively working towards your Diploma or even be working towards your ECT degree
* Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
* All certifications including First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training must be current at the time of application
* Current Working with Children check
* Recent Child Protection training/refresher and qualification
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Professional, mature minded individual who is open to new ideas
* Valid Australian work rights required for this position
* Flexibility to cover a range of shifts across the opening hours
* General computer/iPad knowledge
Tasks & responsibilities
* Actively contribute to the day-to-day responsibilities of the Rooms within the service
* Effective communicator when sharing information with the team and in building strong partnerships with families.
* Collaborative, motivated, committed, enthusiastic and demonstrates initiative.
* Follow and model the service philosophy, policies, routines and procedures.
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
* Previous experience programming for children aged 0-5 years of age.
* Observe and record the learning and development of the children.
* Supervise and interact in a positive and supportive manner with all children at the service, ranging from 0-5 years of age
* Assist in supporting and mentoring team members who are working toward their qualifications and are actively developing their skills and understanding
* Leadership skills and/or room leader experience preferable
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements - Part time (approx. 30+hours)/Full time (subject to qualification and the operational needs of the service)
* Above award conditions
* Weekly off the floor programming and planning time
* Well-resourced centre with a strong focus on continual improvements
* Regular Professional development courses
* Team building activities
* Supportive and approachable management team
* Secure and permanent role
* A positive, supportive and happy environment where there is an abundance of smiles and rewarding days
We are a child safe organisation committed to upholding the New South Wales child safe standards. The safety, well-being and protection of children is our highest priority. We are seeking applicants who have a strong understanding of child protection and child safety practices, are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for children, understanding the requirement to uphold their mandatory reporting and child protection obligations and hold a valid working with children check with willingness to undergo reference and police checks.