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Form of workAbout Us:
Whispering Gully Childcare Centre provides an environment that gives children the opportunity to imagine, create, explore and learn through play. Family owned with genuine, caring centre owners. We currently have three centres in Queensland and will open our newest location in Jindabyne mid-2024.
Our Jindabyne Centre is a brand-new, purpose-built facility, with large outdoor playgrounds in a natural environment. Being previous local Jindabyne residents for many years, we are well connected in the community, and are very much invested in the education and care of the local families.
Available Positions:
Offering casual, permanent part-time, and permanent full-time employment
- Lead Educators
- Educators
- Centre Cook
- Management positions - Assistant Director, Educational leader
Position Summary:
- Facilitate our philosophy through engaging and relevant learning opportunities and meaningful creative and imaginative experiences
- Utilise a multifaceted approach to education which includes focusing on developing each child’s personality, as well as their mental health, emotional wellbeing, physical health, social skills and spiritual wellbeing
- Document and program plan for each child using our online learning platform
- Develop and maintain positive and nurturing relationships with children and respond appropriately to their physical and emotional needs
- Apply your knowledge of the National Quality Standards and comply with Whispering Gully curriculum
Staff Benefits:
- Attractive renumeration salary – paid weekly, annual leave loading, flexible work arrangements, uniforms provided
- Brand new facility – purpose built, air-conditioned, dedicated staff lounge, programming offices and well-resourced classrooms
- Family owned and operated – join a team focused, supportive, and fun environment
- Continued development – opportunities for professional development, paid study time for trainees, career progression
- Opportunities for travel, networking and professional development with our existing Gold Coast services
Essential Requirements:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or currently studying, or willingness to enrol.
- Current Paid Working with Children Check in New South Wales and Children Protection Training (or willing to obtain)
- Ability to build rapport and create positive relationships with team members, children and families
- Passion to provide safe, quality education to the next generation of children
Desired Requirements:
- Experience in a similar role
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Food Safety Certificates (or willing to obtain)
- Previous experience with Kinderloop, KindyHub or similar software
How to Apply:
The successful candidate will have the ability to embrace and support our play based, child led philosophy. To be considered for this position you must have a kind heart and a sense of fun and adventure.
For more information on Whispering Gully Childcare Centres, please visit www.whisperinggully.com.au
To apply for the role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the position summary and role description. Applications close on 12th April 2024.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
For further questions, please email Nikki Collins *********@whisperinggully.com.au
