Child Care Assistant

• Are you currently studying a Certificate III, Diploma of Early Education and Care? We want to hear from you!
• Earn a competitive salary + 11% superannuation + salary packaging
• Be a part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the future generations of our Shire!

Gwydir Day Care and Preschool have been operating for over 30 years, supporting the parents of Moree Plains Shire by offering a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop and grow. Owned and managed by Moree Plains Shire Council, our centre has fantastic facilities to support a wide range of interests, offering play-based learning and engaging educational activities for children from 8 weeks up to 5 years. 

To meet the demands of our ever-growing community, we are now on the lookout for a Child Care Assistantto join our team!

We are looking for someone to teach, lead and inspire the future generation of Moree Plains Shire. Join a team that truly cares about the work they do and whose purpose is to make a real difference in the lives of the children in their care.

As a member of the Gwydir Day Care and Preschool team, you will inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come. If you are a warm, empathetic, and dedicated educator who is committed to making a difference in the world and help shape the future of our next generation, we want to hear from you! 

Joining Gwydir Day Care and Preschool, you would be expected to be an active team member of our team that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children.

This includes:

• Assisting in providing a consistent, nurturing, caring, happy, secure, creative and active environment for all children at Gwydir Day Care and Preschool.
• Developing strong relationships with children and relationships that support and partner with families and the community.
• To treat each child with dignity and respect, taking into account any cultural, socio-economic, or other differences and their individual needs.
• Ensure a high standard of childcare and education within the Centre by being an appropriate role model at all times.
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of Gwydir Day Care and Preschool’s operations.

Child Care Assistant:

• Earn a competitive hourly rate from $26.56 - $31.76 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• To discover more about the role, click here to view the Position Description.

• An educator who has completed OR working towards completing a Certificate III OR Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 
• A passionate individual who has the ability to assist with developing creative and stimulating programs based on the needs and interests of the children.
• A highly empathetic and caring individual with the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including your team members and the families and children at our centre. 
• A genuine team player and a fantastic multitasker. 
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to use a range of basic computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Office
• Genuine passion for fostering the growth and development of young children
• NSW Working with Children Check. 
• Full immunisation/vaccination for COVID-19, Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), Hepatitis and Seasonal Influenza.

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with rostered days off. 
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe. 

These positions close at 11:59pm Friday 23 February 2024.