Child Care Worker – Diploma Qualified (Full-time)

Little Scribblers Early Learning Centres; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Scribblers Early Learning Centres in Brookvale, NSW, is seeking a Diploma-qualified Child Care Worker to join as a full-time team member. You will provide education and care to babies and young children, planning activities, documenting progress, and supporting room staff under the Centre Manager's guidance.

Requirements include an ACECQA-approved diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience in early childhood education, a current NSW Working with Children Check, and strong

Qualifications

• ACEQCA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in ECEC.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision of babies and young children.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Observe and document children's learning and wellbeing; contribute to programming.
• Guide children's behaviour using positive, respectful strategies.
• Identify illness or developmental concerns and report per centre procedures.
• Maintain educator-to-child ratios and a safe, hygienic environment.

Skills

Child care

English communication

Team mentoring

Education

ACECQA Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Care Worker – Diploma Qualified (Full-time)

Little Scribblers Early Learning Centres – Brookvale NSW

ANBA PAULA PTY LTD operates as Little Scribblers Early Learning Centres across New South Wales and Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will provide education and care to children in your room and contribute to the day-to-day operation of the room.

Key responsibilities

• Providing direct care and active supervision of babies and young children, including meals, nappy changing and toileting, hygiene, sleep and rest routines, required sleep checks and individual care needs


• Planning, preparing and conducting age-appropriate educational, developmental and recreational activities, supervising children during indoor and outdoor play, and preparing the materials and equipment they need


• Observing and documenting children's learning, development, behaviour and wellbeing, and contributing to programming and critical reflection


• Guiding children's behaviour and social development using positive, respectful strategies and supporting children with additional needs


• Identifying signs of illness, injury or developmental concern and reporting and recording them in line with centre procedures


• Maintaining required educator-to-child ratios and a safe, hygienic environment, identifying and managing hazards, and completing incident, injury, trauma and illness records


• Communicating with families about their child's routines, progress and needs


• Guiding, mentoring and supporting other educators in the room, coordinating room routines, allocating room duties and assisting with room staffing arrangements as required


• Complying with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child protection obligations and centre policies

About you

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent or higher qualification suitable for employment as a diploma-qualified educator


• At least one year of relevant work experience (full-time, or equivalent part-time or casual experience) in an early childhood education and care setting, including direct care and supervision of children


• A current NSW Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one before commencement


• Good written and spoken English


• Salary of $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience


• Full-time, ongoing employment, Monday to Friday (rostered shifts within centre operating hours)


• Paid professional development and a supportive, experienced leadership team