Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Illawarra Mercury; Coniston; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local not-for-profit organization in Coniston seeks a full-time Early Childhood Educator. The successful candidate will support educational outcomes for children aged 2-5 years, collaborating with the Centre Director. Must hold or be willing to obtain a Certificate III in Children's Services and current First Aid & CPR certification. The role offers various perks including salary packaging options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Increase your take-home pay through Salary Packaging options

Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options

Annual Leave Loading

Qualifications

• A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• A current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Centre Director.
• Ensure operation of a high-quality Educator and Care service.

Skills

Experience delivering quality education and/or care of children

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Our Purpose, Your Impact

Early Learning Centre, Long Day Care/Preschool programs for 2-5 years, Shellharbour. Full-time position, 38 hours per week, $28-31 per hour (includes worker retention payment).

The Early Childhood Educator will work collaboratively with the Centre Director to ensure the operation of a high-quality Educator and Care service which supports and promotes positive early learning educational outcomes for children and their families.

Perks With Purpose, Because You Matter

• Increase your take-home pay through Salary Packaging options
• Access Novated leading to help with vehicle running costs
• Access a range of fitness and health facilities through Fitness Passport
• Additional paid personal leave every year
• Annual Leave Loading*
• Refer a Friend Program
• Family-friendly organisation offering Paid Parental Leave*
• Professional Development including training opportunities and Study Leave options
• Healthy work-life balance through hybrid working models, flex time, and flexible working arrangements*
• Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

What You Bring to the Role

• A Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)
• A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• A current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
• Experience delivering quality education and/or care of children

About Us

Built on Care, Driven by People, CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out-of-school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling, and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, and the Macarthur regions.

Diversity and Inclusion

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.