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Connect Children and Families (Connect) is a not-for-profit organisation serving communities in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury, and Western Sydney.
Together we support children's and families' learning, safety, and wellbeing.
We do this by supporting families to access services that respond to their needs, creating pathways both across our services and to other community agencies that can support them.
Our services are available to children and families in their homes, Early Childhood education centers and pre-schools, community spaces and schools, and other family-centered services.
Possum’s Patch, Mount Victoria is a 24-place long-day care centre that joined Connect in 2014. Our center has served the Mount Victoria, Hartley, Mt Wilson, and Blackheath communities for over 20 years. It operates out of the original sandstone Mount Victoria schoolhouse, co-located with Mount Victoria Public School.
Our education team is supported to be the best educators they can be by having access to ongoing mentoring and professional learning. Possum’s Patch, Mount Victoria was rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard overall, with exceeding ratings in the Educational Program, Respectful and Equitable Relationship with Children and Professionalism, in July 2022.
We have a Full-time and part-time vacancy for an immediate start for an enthusiastic and passionate Certificate III trained Early Childhood Educator. A dynamic role that enables educators to creatively utilize the distinctive spaces available in the building with interesting playscapes being provided in various nooks and corners, to spark curiosity among the children
Possum’s Patch has our largest outdoor space, with both a front yard and backyard. These large spaces along with encouragement from our education team, support children to build a love of outdoor play.
To be considered for this role you will be required to have the following:
• ACECQA recognised qualification - Cert III of Early Childhood Education
• Current Senior First Aid certificate
• CPR including Anaphylaxis and Asthma
• Valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Previous experience working with children.
Benefits of working with Connect
Our values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. We tune in, connect, and are kind. We strive for social justice, walk together, and celebrate every child. We're looking to build a team of professionals who are committed to a world where children and families thrive in safe and connected communities.
As a well-established community organization, we have a strong commitment to providing the best possible care and service to children and families and this is reflected in the organization’s culture. You will be welcomed as part of a strong and collaborative team of people who are working together to make real positive change in the local community.
Connect is a Child Safe organization.
Connect is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you are an experienced Educator looking for an exciting opportunity to work closer to home, we encourage you to apply today!
