**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Child Care Worker
**Remuneration**: 56775.5 - 64260 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ551079
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**Additional information**
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
The Sydney Children's Hospital Network has an exciting opening for a 'Diploma in Children's Services' Educator at The Children's Hospital at Westmead Child Care Centre, the position is in our 0-3 year-old room.
You will be required to work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday on a rotating roster between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm with an accrued day off per month. Working within a professional, supportive team environment with the Director and staff on all matters important to the smooth running of a work based, 40 place Child Care Centre located in a spacious natural environment, catering to children between the ages of 0-6 years of age.
Salary packaging is available to enhance benefits we also offer free professional development and learning opportunities for career development.
As this is a previously advertised position, previous applicants need not apply. However, new graduates and mature aged educator are encouraged to apply.
**What you'll be doing**
IN RESPECT OF CURRICULUM
- consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach
- create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children at all times plan, prepare & set
- up/pack away the environment
- maintain records, rolls, medical/accident reports, sign-in books & relevant administrative requirements
IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN
- treat each child with dignity & respect taking into account cultural, socio-economic & other differences/similarities
- implement curriculum utilising child development & interests in a adaptable manner
- plan for short/long term development of each child in your immediate care
- be responsible for large or small groups
- liaise with families in a positive manner about the development of their child
- consult the Nominated supervisor prior to discussing children's records
- make appropriate & responsible decisions regarding the needs & welfare of children
- report any child protection issues/incidents to the Nominated Supervisor and/or The Child Protection Helpline
- work with 0-6 year olds or 5-12 year olds at Vacation Care
IN RESPECT OF EDUCATORS
- attend all staff, room & menu meetings
- provide input & resources to support professional development
- work co-operatively in planning & operations
- maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality & interpersonal skills
IN RESPECT OF FAMILIES
- develop good rapport with families
- share information with children's families appropriately & constructively along with any concerns
- be involved in all methods of parent communication
- maintain confidentiality & respect families individual needs, backgrounds & situations
IN RESPECT OF SERVICE
- participate in meetings, conferences & training courses
- develop co-operative relationships with educators to ensure a smooth operating Service & a caring, secure, active environment for children at all times
- maintain equipment & assist with minor repairs
- report shortages in provisions, so that re-orders can be placed
- be responsible for security when opening/locking up
- attend Committee meetings
- abide by & adhere to all Service policies & participate in reviews
- abide by grievance procedures & work towards positive resolutions
- assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students, voluntary helpers or visitors
- maintain required educator/child ratios at all times
- participate in Educator reviews & appraisals
- participate in Quality Improvement & Planning
- other duties as requested by the Nominated Supervisor
- Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent
- Current First Aid Certificate approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
- Sound knowledge of child development with the aptitude to build a curriculum for children of various ages, interests and abilities
- Understanding of National Quality and Early Years Learning Frameworks
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication
- Ability to develop partnerships with families
- Experience working as part of a professional team
- Experience using MicroSoft office
- SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service