Early Childhood Educator - Penshurst, Australia - Georges River Council

Georges River Council

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Penshurst, Australia

3 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 many exciting opportunities for Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III) to join our positive and inclusive teams in our centres based in
Beverly Hills, Penshurst or
Carss Park.

What We Offer

Permanent, Fulltime roles 70 hours per fortnight

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

9day fortnight based on operational requirements
Long Service Leave after 5 years
2 days 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.

Desirable

Previous experience working with children 05 years of age, in a Childcare Centre setting

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Eleni Morley, Coordinator Narani Childcare Centre on for Carss Park OR contact Vanessa De La Cruz, Coordinator Jack High Long Day Care Centre on for Beverly Hills OR contact Melinda Leedham, Coordinator Penshurst Long Day Care Centre for Penshurst.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website

Closing Date:
Friday, 23 February 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._