Overview
Bathurst Regional Council is expanding its pool of Early Childhood Educators. The successful applicants will be experienced, self-motivated and passionate about the education and care of young children and would like to be part of an organisation that values the wellness, safety and education of children aged 0-5 years.
Scallywags Long Day Care provides a high level of education and care and as the Early Childhood Educator you will contribute to making the service a point of difference from other child care providers.
The position will work alongside a team of professionals responsible for room management, child health and safety, education and planning and enriching children’s lives through play-based learning.
Responsibilities
- Support room management, child health and safety, education and planning, and enrich children’s lives through play-based learning.
- Collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Working toward the qualification
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to develop and implement a high-quality educational program
- Working knowledge of National Quality Standards, Education and Care Regulations and National Law
- Experience in a similar role in an Education and Care setting
- Experience in providing quality educational programs for children aged 0 to 5 years
- Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-paced environment
- Current approved First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management training
- Understanding of the Child Safe Standards
- Current HLTAID010 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Current approved Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025)
- Current paid Working with Children Check
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment, which includes a functional assessment, hearing screening, and drug and alcohol screening.
Salary: $35.37 casual rate
Position Status: Casual & Part-Time Opportunities
Hours of Work: As required, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Application closing date: This is an open-ended recruitment campaign to expand our casual pool of Educators. You will be contacted with an update on the progress of your application within 3 weeks.
Contact Officer: Leanne McCurry –
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questionnaire and attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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