Description:
We are seeking an educator to work with us in our boutique family owned childcare centre in Hornsby Heights. Our centre is purpose built and offers quality care to 55 children a day, 5 days per week. We are looking for someone who is particularly passionate about working with children aged 2-3years or potentially 3-5years. You will be fully supported in your role and offered professional development opportunities. We have a room leader position for the right candidate.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience in this role. They will have strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality standards.
Essential qualifications needed for the position are:
- Cert III/Diploma in Early Childhood Services (ACECQA approved)
- First aid / CPR / Asthma and Anaphylaxis training and current certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check
The Role
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Plan and implement a quality program that reflects the EYLF
- Develop open communication with educators, children and families
- Use progressive routines throughout the day and implement indoor and outdoor programs to respond to the needs of individual children
- Create indoor and outdoor learning environments that provide the children with opportunities to explore, experiment, create, take risks and play
- Facilitate children’s play through weaving the children’s emerging interests with professional expertise
- Communicated positively and openly with children on an ongoing basis
- Provide physical care, assisting children in daily routines and mealtimes
- Conduct observation and evaluation of children’s development
- Maintain up-to-date records for each child within the group
- Respond to the emotional needs of the children
- Comply with policies and procedures along with licensing, legislation and regulations
- Create a stimulating, positive and aesthetically pleasing environment to support children’s development
- Support other educators, manage own time efficiently along with the daily routines and daily requirements of the room and children in their care.
- Be extremely pro-active and use own initiative.
- Have excellent English communication skills
Benefits
- Friendly/supportive team
- Negotiable salary
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Endless professional development training
- Great work/life balance
Apply
Please click the apply button on the page or call us on 02 94768970 to find out further information.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Annual bonus
- Christmas bonus
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person