Child Care Educator

Little Miracles; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Discounted childcare (60% gap fee)

Paid lunch breaks

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Little Miracles is seeking passionate Child Care Educators to join our community on the Central Coast. Whether you hold Certificate III or Diploma, you will help plan and deliver engaging programs while providing a safe, nurturing environment.

We value wellbeing, professional development, and internal career progression; benefits include above award wages, paid lunches, and discounted childcare for your own children.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Experience as an Educator in childcare.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational programs.
• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for each child.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the wider community.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in team meetings, training and professional development.
• Contribute to the overall success and growth of the childcare centre

Job description

Here at Little Miracles, we are passionate that each person within our environment has the opportunity to reach their full potential and know their value!

Job Description

Little Miracles is looking for passionate and experienced Child Care Educators to join our community! Leverage your skills by investing into the children you care for, whilst also being invested into yourself. Whether your Certificate III qualified looking to start your Diploma traineeship, or Diploma trained looking for a new opportunity, we have space for you! We value our educators and provide training and support in areas including professional and personal development, as well as wellbeing. These full time roles could be your next step in your educator journey!

What you'll be doing

Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational programs that foster children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development

Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child

Build positive relationships with children, families and the wider community

Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory requirements

Actively participate in team meetings, training and professional development

Contribute to the overall success and growth of the childcare centre

What we're looking for

Certificate III or Diploma Trained Educators or equivalent qualification

Experience working as an Educator in a childcare setting

Thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creativity and flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of children

Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality care

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates

Working with Children Check

Child Safety:

Little Miracles is committed to child-safe recruitment and employment, with the safety and wellbeing of children the paramount priority of our centres. To ensure child-safe standards are upheld, Little Miracles will confirm that all workers and volunteers within our centres are:

• suitable to work with children;
• committed to the rights, wellbeing and protection of children in their care; and
• not subject to any restrictions or prohibitions, including a suspension notice, supervision notice, prohibition notice or enforceable undertaking.

Here at Little Miracles, we are a “people come first” business and our educators are valued above everything else. Working at Little Miracles will give you the following benefits:

• Above Award wages
• Little Mircles has also applied for the Worker retention payment which will be added to your remuneration package once approved.
• Paid lunch breaks means you work less hours
• Discounted childcare rates for your children - 60% off gap fee
• Multiple staff fun/bonding days per year
• Weekly support visits from the Area Manager
• Personal Growth Development and Support
• Dedicated personal staff development programs delivered by our Head of Community and Culture and our Wellbeing coach
• In person and phone access to our In-house Wellbeing coach and Wellbeing apps
• Access to Professional Development Programs and Support
• Professional Development Training Sessions to encourage, inform and support ECT’s through the Teacher Accreditation Process
• Monthly curriculum support visits from our Curriculum Consultant
• Guiding children’s behaviour program support visits
• High quality and well-resourced environment
• Opportunity for career progression. We PROMOTE INTERNALLY first