Child Care Educator Full Time NEW

Position: Child Care Educator

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $77,000 to $92,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Bankstown NSW 2200

We are seeking applications from skilled and dedicated individuals who are truly passionate about providing exceptional programs for young children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing a play-based program of experiences for children based on the Early Years Learning Framework
  • is based on up-to-date knowledge of child development
  • reflects principles of shows an understanding of the needs of individual children
  • is culturally and linguistically appropriate, non-sexist and responds to children with additional needs within a larger framework of anti-bias, equity and inclusive practices for all children
  • incorporates children’s voices, interests and ideas
• Supervise the children’s physical environment
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene is maintained in the service’s indoor and outdoor environments and that policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Support children’s individual well-being and comfort in sleep, rest, and relaxation
• Ensure that the environment and equipment are maintained in a safe condition
• Promote the health and safety of children, employees, and visitors in attendance at the service
• Compliance with all Child Protection Legislation and its requirements
• Ensure each child has a sense of belonging, being and becoming in the Service.
• Ensure each child’s dignity and rights are maintained at all times
• Form positive, nurturing and comforting relationships with children.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and highly motivated and have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV and above of childcare related education or at least three (3) years of relevant experience
• Proven prior experience as a Child Care Educator
• A flexible, mature and friendly team player who has strong communication, mentoring and leadership skills
• Knowledge of respectful care practices relevant to children
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in early childhood
• Well organised