Woodrising Natural Learning Centre is a non-profit, long day care centre situated in beautiful Lake Macquarie. We cater for 39 children per day, aged 2-6years.
Our centre has a large, natural playground, trickle stream, mud pit, chickens, gardens and much more! We back on to bush land and implement a regular 'Bush School' program where we spend whole days in the bush land. We are passionate about providing an inquiry based curriculum for children. We are inspired by various theories and approaches including European Forest Schools and the educational approach in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We have a commitment to ongoing professional development.
We are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about providing a high quality program, to join our team.
CASUAL EDUCATORS: Certificate 111 or Diploma in Children's Services. This is a non-programming position. The position will commence as soon as possible. We welcome applicants who are interested in casual work, which may include blocks of work.
Please view our videos on our website and social media pages to see more about the program we offer.
Applicants MUST address how they meet the criteria in a cover letter.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR BOTH POSITIONS
- Certificate 111 in Children's Services OR a Diploma in Children's Services
- Understanding of Child Protection Responsibilities
- Understanding of various Early Childhood theories and approaches
- Ability to build relationships with children, families and staff
- Understanding of WHS responsibilities
- 2 employment related referees
- A commitment to our service philosophy
- Child protection qualification
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- ACECQA approved First Aid Qualification
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Please forward a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a brief resume, to the Director. Please contact Leanne Brown or Belinda Turner for any further information or a copy of the service philosophy.
PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO: ********@woodrisingchildcare.com.au DO NOT APPLY THROUGH SEEK
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Leanne Brown or Belinda Turner
Directors
(02) 49504***
********@woodrisingchildcare.com.au
80 Hayden Brook Rd Woodrising
NSW, 2284