Early Childhood Educator (Certificate Iii)

Koorana Child & Family Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on qualifications

Salary packaging

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Koorana Child & Family Services in Bass Hill NSW is seeking a Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Childhood Education Services Team on a permanent part-time basis from 9.30am-4.00pm, Monday-Friday during school terms at our new inclusive preschool.

You will contribute to an inclusive program, deliver play-based learning, and support children and families while adhering to the National Quality Curriculum Framework and Koorana policies.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Workers Check (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in working with children with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Have experience in working with children with additional learning needs, within an early childhood setting.
• Engage children in age and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Be passionate about play-based education practice.
• Demonstrate initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, colleagues and management.

Skills

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Reflective practice

Inclusive education

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)

Koorana Child & Family Services – Bass Hill NSW

Become part of a preschool that empowers every child to reach their full potential!

Koorana has a fantastic opportunity for a Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Childhood Educations Services Team on a permanent part-time basis from 9.30am-4.00pm, Monday-Friday (32.5 hours per week) during school terms only at our new inclusive preschool in Bass Hill.

The Opportunity

Koorana's Early Childhood Educators contribute to the operation of an inclusive preschool program. They work collaboratively with the wider preschool team to help deliver quality early childhood education programs which reflect the goals of the National Quality Curriculum Framework. They will also:

• model a quality early childhood learning program;
• implement a play-based learning program;
• engage in reflective practice and assessment to enrich children's learning;
• assist the teams to prepare resources to support children's learning outcomes;
• maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families; and
• adhere to national regulations, as outlined in Koorana's Preschool Policies and Procedures.

Why you'll love working at Koorana

• Salary based on qualifications and experience + annual performance reviews with options for career progression.
• Attractive salary package + salary packaging benefit (up to $18,550 per year) + options to access novated leasing arrangements.
• Generous programming and planning time, in addition to weekly staff meetings.
• High child (3-5 years) to educator ratios (1:8).
• Professional training and development opportunities encouraging employees to obtain relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities that enhance their performance in their current role and improve their potential to grow both personally and professionally within the organisation.
• A positive, truly collaborative and supportive work environment.

What You'll Do

• Have experience in working with children with additional learning needs, within an early childhood setting.
• A Certificate in 'Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk'.
• An ability to engage children in age and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• To be passionate about play-based education practice.
• A demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
• To have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
• To be a team player.
• An ability to effectively communicate with children, families, colleagues and Koorana management.

What You'll Bring

A sound understanding of:

• National Quality Framework for Early Education, inclusive of the National Law and Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard;
• Child Safe Organisation and Child Well Being Legislation; and
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis).

Qualifications and Checks

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Workers Check (or eligibility to obtain).

Hours, Location & Employment Type

• Permanent part time, 9.30am-4.00pm, Monday - Friday (32.5hours per week) during school terms only.
• Operates in line with NSW Department of Education school terms; school holidays are set aside for staff planning, reflection, training and team building.

About Koorana

Since 1976, Koorana has provided high-quality early childhood education, intervention, therapy and family support services across Sydney's Inner West, Southwest, St George and Sutherland Shire. We're a not-for-profit, values-led organisation committed to inclusion, respect and evidence-based practice.

Child Safety, Inclusion & Equity

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. Koorana has robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a NDIS Workers Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.