Early Childhood Educator - Kogarah, Australia - Georges River Council

Georges River Council

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Kogarah, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Are you ready to inspire a lifelong love of learning in the hearts of young minds? Join our dynamic team as an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) and play a crucial role in shaping the future generation

We have an exciting opportunity for an
Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) to join our positive and inclusive team at
Ocean St Kindergarten, based in
Kogarah, within Councils Community and Culture Directorate.

What We Offer

One (1) Permanent, Part time position based at Ocean Street Kindergarten in Kogarah

- $1000 gross bonus paid in July 2025 in addition to award annual increases

25 hours a week
Monday to Friday 5 hours a day
Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave
Additional 3 days leave over the Christmas period
Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
Employee Assistance Program
Salary Packaging Options
Sponsored Study Program
Employee Rewards Program
Ongoing Education and Resources

About The Role

The Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) is expected to provide a friendly, secure, and stimulating learning environment for all children attending the Centre and to assist in the planning and implementation of programmes which meet the developmental, cultural and special needs of children in care.

You will also be providing support to and ensuring regular communication with parents of children in care, you will enjoy creating an environment where every child's early years set the stage for a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.

Certificate III in Children's Services
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Certificates, with at least 6 months until expiry
Approved current Working with Children Check, with at least 6 months until expiry
NSW Department of Education and Communities approved Child Protection Training Certificate
Previous experience working with children 05 years of age, in a Childcare Centre setting
Sound oral communication skills and ability to relate well to children, parents, staff, volunteers and the community
Ability to work as a member of a team, and to provide rolemodelling as appropriate
Understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements
Demonstrated ability or willingness to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

About Georges River Council's Early Learning Services

Georges River Council owns and operates six Early Learning Services strategically located across our LGA at Beverley Hills, Carss Park, Kogarah, Penshurst, South Hurstville, and Oatley West.

We educate and care for approximately 400 children and our educators take pride in their Early Childhood Education profession.

Our team have been recognised for excellence in Environmental Programming and we are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan which is developed in consultation with Aboriginal staff and community members.

We adhere to the guidelines, practices and regulations surrounding the National Quality Standards (NQS) and regularly review Quality Improvement Plans.

Our services strive for excellence with two of our services receiving an overall exceeding rating by ACECQA.

Our staff appreciate that we are a culturally diverse, united, supportive and social team. Our teams value and aim to create a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Sana Kak, Acting Coordinator Ocean St Kindergarten on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website

Closing Date:
Wednesday, 6 March 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, peoplefocused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community._
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation._