AddressWe’re looking for an incredible Educator to join our exceptional team.
About Heathdene Preschool
We cater for 50 children per day, throughout 3 beautiful classrooms and welcome children aged 3-5 years. We operate NSW school term times, 8am-3:30pm.
Operating well above the required ratio of staff to children ensures each child is welcomed, included, supported, and encouraged as a confident and capable learner.
Our play-based educational curriculum evolves from the strong relationships between children, educators, and families, where we extend children’s skills for lifelong learning and their preparation for transition to school.
We strongly believe in the environment being the third teacher and as such, create beautifully aesthetic organised spaces, where children feel welcomed and encouraged as capable and responsible learners.
Sustainability plays a large part in our program. From our free-range hens to vegetable and sensory garden and worm farm, we strongly believe in providing children with opportunities to cultivate their interests and wonder for nature.
About the Role
Due to our trainee completing their studies, we have an exciting opportunity available to start July 22nd, 2024 to join the team Monday to Friday, working 8 hours per day.
You will need to be a passionate, highly motivated and experienced Educator who values partnering with families, is a team player with a strong work ethic and displays leadership qualities.
The role is preschool based and as such, we operate in term times only (refer to NSW Dept of Ed calendar) enjoying above award conditions. We are a not-for-profit preschool and ministry of Heathcote Engadine Baptist Church and are proudly coming up to celebrating 50 years in the community.
To be considered, it is essential you have:
• A recognised qualification in Children’s Services as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia.
• Current knowledge of Child Protection legislation and Child Safe Standards and implications for the care and protection of children.
• A current First Aid certificate which includes Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training.
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills (OWNA/StoryPark or online programming experience is a great advantage)
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
• A minimum 5 years full time experience in the EC sector.
• A commitment to progressive and child-focused research on curriculum, early intervention and best practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a forward thinking and critically reflective team.
How do you apply?
If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply by submitting both your;
- Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria above
- CV/Resume to Kathleen ********@heathdenepreschool.nsw.edu.au
Applications close May 30th 2024. Please note that interviews may take place before this date.
