About us:
- We are part of the Explore & Develop family and owned and operated by Paul, the onsite Director. We are a 77 place service with 2 dedicated Nursery Rooms of 16. One from birth to 15m and the other 15m to 2 years. We have the added benefit of being a part of a larger group that provides an amazing support network and professional development.
- Our service is purpose built and provides beautiful learning environments that are clean, maintained, dynamic, modern and highly resourced including a dedicate Art Space.
- Our passionate team are committed to providing high quality education and care for all children and support for their families.
- We take our work seriously, but we also like to have fun and socialise as a team (we just saw the play Grease last week!)
- We cook all our food onsite and cater the children's needs.
About the roles
- We have 1-2 positions available in our Banksia Nursery Room which is 15m to 2 years with another opening soon in the Acacia Nursery Room which is birth to 15m.
- We are offering Full-time or Part-Time (4 days) available.
- Be part of a collaborative and professional teaching environment
- Regular excursions with the children to the many city landmarks such as the Botanic Gardens, State Library, Art Gallery of NSW, Martin Place etc.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from a hands on Management team who respect, value and personally develop you.
- Access to sector Industry leading training and professional development through the Explore & Develop group that includes mentor programs, conferences and regular training programs.
- Flexibility with rostering and shifts
- Opportunity for future leadership roles.
- Access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Dedicated off the floor programming and planning time.
Essential qualifications for the role:
- Cert III or Diploma (ACECQA Approved),
- Current Approved Working With Children Check.
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (ACECQA Approved) or be willing to obtain.
- Current Child Protection Training.
Essential attributes for the role:
- Passionate about caring, nurturing and educating children.
- Good understanding of the NQF – National Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, flexible and reliable
- Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a passionate, committed, skilled and highly driven team of educators that creates a positive, supportive and educational environment.
- Experience in delivering a school readiness program.
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time