Early childhood educator - Diploma, Certificate 3 or ECT $30-$42p/hr

Discover My World; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover My World ELC in the Hills Shire seeks an Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III, Diploma or ECT to drive the educational program and mentor staff. You will work alongside experienced educators and service leaders to uphold the centre's high standards of care and learning.

You will collaborate with families and our community while ensuring effective communication and engagement across the team and with ACECQA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching role within early learning is desirable.
• Strong commitment to childhood education and safeguarding.
• Solid understanding of EYLF and current childcare regulations.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and contribute to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the educational program and practices.
• Mentor and support educators to achieve high standards.
• Engage with families and the wider community to build partnerships.
• Collaborate with service leaders and leadership team to meet goals.

Skills

Childhood education passion

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EYLF knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Certificate III

Diploma in ECE

ECT qualification

Job description

Early childhood educator - Diploma, Certificate 3 or ECT $30-$42p/hr

Discover My World (DMW) ELC is a premium early learning centre in the Hills Shire, offering a high standard of care and education to children, and the working community in which we support.

DMW is an advocate for children, their right to play and access to an early education. We believe that families and communities have the strongest impact on our pedagogy & program. They are the reason why we are so passionate about early education and strive each day to make a difference.

DMW is the 2024 Winner of the outstanding Early Learning award.

About us

Discover My World (DMW) ELC is a premium early learning centre in the Hills Shire, offering a high standard of care and education to children, and the working community in which we support.

DMW is an advocate for children, their right to play and access to an early education. We believe that families and communities have the strongest impact on our pedagogy & program. They are the reason why we are so passionate about early education and strive each day to make a difference.

DMW is the 2024 Winner of the outstanding Early Learning award.

About you

As a Certificate 3, Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (experienced Diploma and/or near qualified ECT), you will play a key role in driving the educational program and our practices, mentoring like-minded educators, and ensuring the highest standards of communication and engagement among the team, with our families and our wider community.

As part of your role, you will also work alongside service leaders, experienced educators, and trainees to collaborate and more each other toward achieving shared goals, quality improvement and maintaining high standards or education and care according to ACECQA. You will also work closely with the leadership team to achieve personal and professional goals.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a teaching, within an early learning setting is desirable

• Genuine passion and commitment for childhood education

• A thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework as well as a sound knowledge of current laws and regulations relating to childcare

• Strong leadership skills - coaching team members and being accountable to service goals & objectives

• Fantastic communication skills both written & verbal

• Ability to work alongside a diverse team of skilled educators

• Willingness to contribute to the ongoing professional development of the team

Why us

At DMW we believe in work/life balance and offer flexible work arrangements. We also reward and recognise effort and achievements within the workplace. Our team are the heart of our service!

A few other reasons to join our team:

• Our goal is to be an employer of choice within the industry

• We will reward and recognise performance

• We will support your personal and professional development, as well as career progression

• You will have the opportunity to explore and be flexible with learning - share your passion, creativity, and ideas. Take 'discovery' to a new level!