Early Childhood Educator (Cert III)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Dedicated programming time

Parking or public transport access

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Educator (Cert III) for full-time permanent work in our Early Learning services on the Northern Beaches. You will plan and deliver quality programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, and support colleagues to ensure high-quality education and care.

This role focuses on building strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community, while offering professional development opportunities and access to

Qualifications

• Develop, plan, and implement a quality program that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Contribute to delivering Early Learning Services by supporting colleagues and sharing ideas.
• Create a stimulating environment to foster children's development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early Years

Education

Cert III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Division: Community & Recreation Business Unit: Early Learning Title: Early Childhood Educator (Cert III), Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours 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.

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
• Applications close on: Thursday 29th October
• Expected Interview Date: Thursday 5th November
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Kat Grindley on 9903 8000 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. If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].