AddressOur Early Learning Centre is located on the grounds of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team that excels in understanding the needs of children and is dedicated to creating a warm, caring and safe environment.
This is a permanent part time role working 2 days per week, 7:30am-5:30pm Thursday and Friday.
The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for
- Assisting in implementing and evaluating programs for children aged 3– 5 years in an Early Learning Centre
- Taking on the position of the responsible person when required
- Working with the Director in ensuring compliance with relevant law, regulations and National Quality Framework
- Providing a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment for children
- Building strong and effective relationships with children and their families
- Ability to form collaborative and positive relationship with colleagues
- Have a current Working with Children Clearance
- Completed CHCPRT025 ‘Identify and report children and young people at risk’
- Hold a Diploma in Children Services or working towards
- Experience working in Children Services, particularly with children aged 3-5
- Completed or willing to complete Safe Food Handling training
- Have or will to complete before starting a First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate
We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:
- Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
- Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
- The opportunity to work in a high quality service that is continually rated EXCEEDING the National Quality Standard.
At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a positive start in a happy, creative and enriching environments that provides opportunities for them to explore, build on their strengths and be well supported to set them on a positive learning journey.
Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.
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Additional information
- Job Security - Permanent Part Time Role
- Work in a supportive team environment with growth opportunities
- Access to Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
