Early Childhood Educator

 Shore Preparatory School is a leading Anglican School consisting of an Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 campus at Northbridge and a Years 3 to 6 campus at North Sydney. The Preparatory School emphasises excellence in academic, cultural, and co-curricular pursuits, within a nurturing Christian environment.

Shore’s Early Learning Centre is part of the Preparatory School, located on the Northbridge campus, and runs on extended hours for children aged 3-5 years. Operating from 8.00am – 6.00pm, 48 weeks of the school year, our team members work eight hour shifts as rostered across the centre’s opening hours.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Early Childhood Educator to join our team in the delivery of our centre’s education and care programmes. 

Our staff pride themselves on a passion for and commitment to building genuine, supportive, and effective child-educator relationships, as well as contributing as a member of the team to a welcoming, safe and positive educational environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• An ACECQA-approved education and care qualification equivalent to diploma level or above;
• An ACECQA recognised Child Protection qualification.
• Either a current Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting or First Aid Certificate (combined with Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management training) Statement of Attainment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an accredited centre;
• Commitment to high-quality pedagogy and educational practice;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Prior experience and demonstrated capability in all aspects of planning and programming for individuals and groups of children (aged 3-5 years);
• A working understanding of the cycle of planning for children in an Early Childhood educational setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to engage with children, parents/guardians and other staff.
• Proficiency in the use of computing technology, in particular, the Word and PowerPoint applications within Microsoft Office; and
• An approachable, enthusiastic and team-orientated attitude.

Benefits for you:

• Shore offers a collegiate and dynamic working environment where your input will be valued.
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Access to annual influenza vaccinations
• Access and use of the gymnasium, swimming pool, and Pilates classes at the North Sydney campus.

Please attach a combined cover letter and resume to apply for this opportunity.

For the position description- 
https://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ArticleDocuments/248/Early%20Childhood%20Educator%20PD%20-%202023%20Version.pdf.aspx

Applications will be assessed as soon as they are received and interviews will be conducted progressively.

Staff are encouraged to attend School Chapel services and are expected to support the School’s Christian Ethos

Sydney Church of England Grammar School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
  
All applicants must have a current Working with Children Clearance.

For a confidential discussion or additional information, please get in touch with Emily Barnicoat – **********@shore.nsw.edu.au