Early Childhood Educator- Part-Time & Casual

We are seeking passionate and professional Early Childhood Educators to join our team to meet needs of our growing community.

Gunning Early Learning Centre is a 35-place Early Childhood Education & Care service. Conveniently located in Gunning NSW, just a short 30 min drive from Yass & Goulburn and 45mins to the Canberra CBD.  

Our team of dedicated educators value quality care and education; promoting a strong sense of community, a positive team culture and a supportive environment to grow professionally. Our community-based service provides excellent child/educator ratios that supports positive outcomes for children and educators alike. 

Positions are available for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team on a part time basis. The lucky educator will join our Junior room where wecater for eight children up to 2 years of age. 

We are also calling for applications for casual educators to join our team.

What you will get working with us

·      Above Award Wages 

·      Paid Professional Development - fully paid professional in-service training & annual access to professional development training portal- up-skilling your qualification to diploma.

·      2-week Christmas Closure – our service closes over the Christmas period for a professional deep clean and educator well-being. 

·     Flexible Arrangements & generous conditions – Flexible rostering that supports the team and service. 

·     Peer Support- Action-oriented service director and administration staff to ensure the smooth operations of the service, mentoring & support to develop the educational program and meet personal goals. 

Duties & responsibilities

·         Support the implementation of our educational program including assisting with the observation, planning and implementation of learning experiences to promote children's development.

·       Develop and maintain trusting and reciprocal relationships with children, families and colleagues 

·         Show excellent team playing qualities, be proactive and set high standards for yourself, team members and service performance by sharing positive team spirit and behaviours.

Skills & requirements

- Certificate 3 in Education & Care (permanent part-time & Casual) working towards considered

-  A current First Aid and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificate 

- Current Working with Children check

- Food handling certificate

-  Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

- Ability to work across all shifts as a productive team player.

 If you have a passion and ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the service for children, for families and for colleagues, we want to hear from you. Please include a cover letter and resume in your application. 

Applications Close Friday 22nd March 2024