Description:
We strive to create a play-based learning environment, within our purpose-built centres creating a home-like atmosphere.
About the roleThe Forestville Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a purpose-built 60 place preschool on the grounds of our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School. At our Early Learning Centre, we provide a range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 and 5 years.
The centre offers term time preschool from 8.00 am to 3.30 pm and a dedicated After School Care service for the preschool children. This role would encompass working within the preschool program commencing 10.00 am and then support up to 20 preschool children for an After School Care Programme from 3.30 – 6pm within the ELC.
In the future a Vacation Care Program may be established offering variable staffing hours.
This is a permanent full-time position.
Duties
- Working with an ECT in the planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and delivering of a preschool program for 3 – 5-year-old children.
- Being responsible for the After School Care program for the preschoolers, with further staffing support.
- Developing a positive and supportive relationship with children.
- Helping to maintain a safe, engaging, and compliant environment.
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships with families.
The successful candidate will have:
- Diploma Qualifications in Early Childhood Education (or 50% working towards).
- Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance.
- Have completed CHCPRT025 or previous - Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
- Knowledge of the Education and Care National regulations and National Quality Framework.
Culture and Benefits
We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:
- Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
- A sign on bonus of $1,000 (conditions apply $250 on commencement and $750 at the end of probation).
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
- An additional paid leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
About us
At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.
We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.
We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith, or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.
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27 Apr 2024;
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