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Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? An organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?
Whether you are an experienced or graduate teacher, Liverpool City Council is seeking passionate and dedicated, Early Childhood Educators to support the educational team in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality inquiry based educational curriculums for children attending our services.
Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the Gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week. Liverpool City Council is committed to supporting the community with excellent services, providing high quality care, enabling people to live, work and play in Liverpool.
Liverpool City Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and one Preschool across our LGA with plans in place to expand service delivery by 2023.
Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as “National Quality Standards” for several years. Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.
What does the right candidate need to possess?
As an Early Childhood Educator, you will work alongside an experienced Early Childhood Teacher and passionate educating team to support the development of a curriculum and learning environment, underpinned by the development of strong nurturing relationships which encourages pursuits of curiosity, critical thinking skills and a passion for learning.
It is essential that you possess a Diploma of Children’s Services and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. A first aid certificate is also essential. In addition, you will have detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care and a thorough understanding of Early Childhood Regulations.
Why work for Liverpool City Council?
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Early Childhood Educator mentoring program.
- Comprehensive induction.
- Emerging leaders inhouse training program to support career progression.
- Networking opportunities with early childhood professionals within the organisation.
- Guidance from a specialised curriculum advisor and experienced Early Childhood Teachers.
- Partnerships with local universities.
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Health and Wellbeing access including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.
- Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fee’s.
- Services exceed National Quality Standards.
- Release time to undertake curriculum planning and documentation.
- Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.
Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant. As part of our recruitment process the successful applicant must meet our essential criteria.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply. Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
For further information about the position please contact Karyn Worlledge, Manager Children’s Services on 8711 7637.
Applications close: 7 Oct 2022
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button below. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports
all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
