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Erina kindergarten is a large family owned and operated long day care service. Located in a convenient bush setting in the heart of Erina kindergarten has extensive gardens, grounds & state of the art facilities.
Our service is open 6:30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday. Closed on public holidays & closed over the Christmas & New year's eve period.
We are seeking passionate full time and part time Qualified Cert 3 Childcare Educators to work at our facility at Erina. We are offering a very attractive salary plus incentives. Candidates can also undertake their Diploma in childcare services within 3 months of employment at Erina kindergarten.
You will work with a team of dedicated and passionate educators and assistants to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality standards (NQS).
Why should you apply?
- Flexible working hours - school hours if required, 4 - 5 days per week. We can offer 4x 10hour days for Full-time candidates.
- Large family owned and operated centre
- We cover the cost of your diploma plus you will receive cash incentives
- Lots of professional development and opportunities
- Long time employment opportunities with a wonderful team of educators
- Significantly discounted childcare fees for educators
- Significant government financial incentives ($3750) paid directly to Cert 3 educators to complete their Diploma
- We offer all our educators paid time off the floor to complete paperwork
- Lots of educator development days at the cost of the service
- Opportunities to advance into team leader/leadership positions
Requirements for the role;
- Cert 3 qualified (ACECQA Approved) or Diploma qualified
- If you are to study their Diploma (ACECQA Approved) at the cost of Erina kindergarten plus receive cash incentives of ($3750) paid directly to you
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (12 -24 months current)
- Current police check (12 months current)
- A working knowledge of child development
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff
- Be an advocate for nature play and support sustainable practices
- Experience with and understanding of the EYLF/NQS/National Regulations and Assessment and Rating process
- Solid understanding of the programming and planning cycle
- Positive, friendly and enthusiastic
- Have the ability to foster children's imagination, curiosity and creativity
- We offer flexible hours, school hours if required, 4 - 5 days per week. We can offer 4x 10hour days for Full-time candidates.
- Ability to build respectful relationships with fellow educators, families, children and other professional relationships.
To apply;
If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!
Simply complete your work history & letter of application and submit your resume. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.
Please supply your resume and cover letter addressed to the Nominated supervisor Melissa English or Kelly Tomkins. For any questions please phone 0243677***.
