Childcare Educator - Diploma

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health + Wellbeing Leave

Fitness Passport

Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Work from home

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day week

Job summary

Singleton Council in New South Wales is seeking a dedicated Childcare Educator with a Diploma to deliver high-quality long day care services for our community.

You will plan, implement and evaluate child-centric programs, align with the Early Years Learning Framework, and contribute to curriculum discussions while embracing the service's philosophy in teaching and behaviour guidance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or working towards it
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma training
• Experience caring for children aged 0-5
• Knowledge of curriculum frameworks and legislation

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate child-centric programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Support children's learning by modelling play-based environments and contributing to curriculum discussions
• Implement the service's philosophy in teaching and behaviour guidance
• Ensure daily care routines are learning opportunities and inform future planning

Job description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Providing high-quality customer service to the community of Singleton through the delivery of quality Long Day Care Services, key responsibilities for the Childcare Educator - Diploma include.

• Help plan, implement, and evaluate child-centric programs that are developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse, integrating the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support children's learning by modeling play-based environments, participating in curriculum discussions, and suggesting changes.
• Implement the service's philosophy in teaching and behaviour guidance, adapting as needed.
• Ensure daily care routines are learning opportunities, employing intentional teaching strategies, and using evaluations for future planning.

Essential to this role is a Diploma in Children’s Services, or equivalent, or working towards achieving this qualification, a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma training, previous experience in the care of children aged 0-5 and knowledge of curriculum and legislative frameworks.

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 38 hours per week, with an accrued rostered day off every 4 weeks.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 8 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $38.01 - $42.75 per hour plus 12% superannuation and other award allowances.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 26 JULY 26.