Early Childhood Educator

The Rockhampton Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals provided

Professional development opportunities

Above-Award wages

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking experienced Early Learning Educators to join our North Rockhampton and South Rockhampton campuses. The role is permanent full-time, with competitive above-Award wages and a focus on quality care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

We offer excellent staff conditions, including daily meals, dedicated planning time, ongoing professional development, and a strong work-life balance in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Card (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification; asthma/anaphylaxis training.
• Understanding of National Quality Standard and Early Years Framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developmentally appropriate programs for groups or individuals.
• Record observations for planning and evaluation.
• Support children with specific needs under supervision.
• Assist in guiding untrained staff.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Contribute to quality assurance under the National Quality Framework.

Skills

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Hygiene & safety practices

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training

Job description

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

Join a Thriving Early Learning Environment at The Rockhampton Grammar School

The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre is seeking experienced, passionate full-time Educators to join our teams across both our North Rockhampton and South Rockhampton campuses.

At RGS Early Learning Centre, our educators are at the heart of the safe, nurturing, and enriching environment we provide. We are committed to genuinely recognising and rewarding your vital contribution, offering competitive above-Award wages that exceed the standard Worker Retention Payment.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality education and care to our families every day. We also value our staff and the important role that they play. Our Early Learning Centres are the perfect place for children to grow, learn and play. Children in various stages of development – from 6 weeks to 5 years old – are encouraged to explore their natural environment.

RGS ELC staff are provided with fantastic employment conditions, including daily morning tea and lunch, dedicated non-contact time, covered lunch breaks, ongoing professional learning and development, and a commitment to work-life balance.

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning Centre

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups.
• Record observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified staff.
• Under direction, work with individual children with specific needs.
• Assist in the direction of untrained staff.
• Undertake and implement the requirements of quality assurance (National Quality Framework).
• Work in accordance with food safety regulations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Applicants are to submit their resume along with a response to the selection criteria:

Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification which is recognised under the Act and experience as an Early Childhood Educator.

A current Working with Children Card (Blue Card).

A current First Aid Certificate/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis certification.

An understanding of the National Quality Standard and the Framework for the Early Years – The Early Years Learning Framework.

Working knowledge of promoting children’s health and safety.

Demonstrated proof of planning and implementing an Emergent Curriculum program, maintaining the Centre Philosophy, long and short-term goals.

Demonstrated proof of effectively using non-contact time, providing evidence of the planning cycle (observations, learning stories, evaluation and reflection) being able to evaluate program routines and activities.

Proven ability to work successfully in a team and to have supervised and assisted activities.

To have worked in conjunction with the Lead Educator and Director and other Educators in developing an effective educational program based on the interests and needs of the children in your care.

Demonstrated proof of flexibility and the ability to cooperate with staff, children and parents.

An advanced understanding of hygiene practices within a children’s service.

To have undertaken further training relevant to children’s services.

An ability to inform parents about the program and consult with parents about their child’s individual needs.

Willingness to participate in staff meetings, yearly planning days, family events and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Be able to work a rotating shift between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Relevant Certificate III Qualification, or higher (Approved by ACECQA) or be actively working towards this qualification as per the definition in Regulation 10 of the Education and Care Services Regulation.

10 Meaning ofactively working towardsa qualification

For the purposes of these Regulations, an educator isactively working towardsa qualification if the educator—

(a) is enrolled in the course for the qualification; and

(b) provides the approved provider with documentary evidence from the provider of the course that

(i) the educator has commenced the course; and

(ii) is making satisfactory progress towards completion of the course; and

(iii) is meeting the requirements for maintaining the enrolment; and

(iv) in the case of an approved diploma level education and care qualification, the educator—

holds an approved certificate III level education and care qualification; or

has completed the units of study in an approved certificate III level education and care qualification determined by the National Authority; or

has completed the percentage of total units of study required for completion of an approved early childhood teaching qualification determined by the National Authority

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)

Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)

Current Working with Children Check as required under legislation

Commitment to maintainingcurrent knowledge and attend additional training as necessary

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.