Early Childhood Educator (Cert III)

Northern Beaches Council; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Cert III) for a permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week). The position includes a salary range and superannuation, with adjustments due to recent wage funding.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality early learning programs across our centres, supporting colleagues, and building strong relationships with children, families and the community.

Qualifications

• Must have Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Ability to develop and implement a quality program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement a quality program reflecting the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Contribute to the delivery of Early learning Services by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information, and working collaboratively.
• Create a stimulating environment to foster and support children's development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community.

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Title: Early Childhood Educator (Cert III),Permanent - Full-time Role, 38hours per week

Salary Range: $67,773.08 – $78,763.34 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience) (in accordance with the Local Government Award). Northern Beaches Council has successfully secured Retention Grant funding to support wage increases for eligible early childhood education positions. For the duration of this funding, the adjusted salary range will be $75,509.12 - $87,491.18.

Who we are:

As one of the largest providers of not for profit Early Childhood Education on the Northern Beaches, we are always looking for quality people to join our team.
Why?
Quite simply, because we always have people on the move, we operate 7 long day care centres and 2 preschools, couple that with a belief in developing our people and giving them opportunities to grow, and we’ve always got opportunities to add to our team.
We focus on understanding the needs of our local community and providing quality education and care for children. All our services Exceed or Meet the National Quality Standard. https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/children/childcare
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Dedicated programming time
• Most Centres have nearby parking &/or public transport
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment

Our opportunity :

The key focus areas of this role include:

1. Develop, plan, and implement a quality program that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework.
2. Contribute to the effective delivery of Early learning Services by supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and information, and working collaboratively.
3. Create a stimulating environment to foster & support children's development.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community.

About you :

We’re looking for self-motivated and appropriately skilled people to join our Early Learning team. You’ll bring enthusiasm and creativity to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

Position Description

Expected Interview Date: Thursday 5th November

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.