Casual ELC Educators

Norwest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwest Christian College in Riverstone, NSW, is seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators to support our Early Learning Centre. You will work with students and staff to foster faith-based learning in a warm, collaborative environment.

Candidates should hold a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent) and demonstrate a commitment to Christian education and the EYLF. NSW residency is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Christian education and child development.
• Empathy with and understanding of young children.
• Solid knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent).
• Willingness to support and develop College culture and community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to differentiate learning opportunities for children.

Skills

Christian education

Empathy with children

Early Years Framework

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural fit

Differentiated learning

Education

Diploma or Cert III in ECEC

Job description

Casual Early Childhood Educators

Commencing ASAP

The College seeks to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose in our Early Learning Centre. Employment will be subject to the conditions of the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023.

About Norwest

Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives, loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused on facilitating great learning, serving others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.

For more information, please visit our website

More information about our ELC here

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience:

• a strong understanding of and commitment to Christian education and the Christian development of children;
• a strong rapport with, empathy with, and understanding of young children;
• a comprehensive understanding of the ‘Early Years Learning Framework;’
• completed Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent qualification according to ACECQA’s approved qualifications list);
• a willingness to support and help develop College culture and build the College community;
• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
• a collaborative approach and the capacity to be an active team member;
• a comprehensive understanding of the needs and differences of children; and
• the capacity to develop programmes that differentiate learning opportunities for children.
• A willingness to adhere to College staff dress code for our Early Learning Centre by wearing ‘comfortable, yet professional’ attire.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number and to address each of the selection criteria above in the context of an interview. Candidates must be able to live and work in NSW.