Early Childhood Educator Diploma/Certificate III

Learning Links; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,

12 weeks' paid parental leave

Car parking

Zusammenfassung

Learning Links seeks an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma/Certificate III) to join our Peakhurst Preschool. This full-time role focuses on inclusive, play-based learning and planning around each child, reporting to the Preschool Team Leader.

You will contribute to a collaborative preschool environment that supports children to feel understood and ready to learn. You’ll bring ACECQA-approved qualifications, current safety training, and a passion for child wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• ACECQA-approved Diploma or Certificate III, with knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Current ACECQA-approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, asthma and Child Protection training, plus Child Safe Training.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning for children.

Aufgaben

• Ensure safety, rights and best interests of every child in line with the paramountcy principle.
• Plan, implement and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning for each child and contribute to Individual Learning Plans with families.
• Build safe, respectful, inclusive interactions and environments that support wellbeing, agency and belonging.
• Take accountability for your practice, participate in performance reviews and professional development.
• Foster collaborations with families and the preschool team to support children's learning and development.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Certificate III

Jobbeschreibung

Early Childhood Educator Diploma/Certificate III

At Learning Links, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and creating a genuine sense of belonging. Behind every successful outcome is a team of talented people who are committed to making a difference.

We're looking for an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma/Certificate III) who thrives in an inclusive, play-based environment and takes pride in planning learning around each child. This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week at our Peakhurst Preschool.

This role reports to the Preschool Team Leader and plays a key part in supporting our preschool team. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will help every child feel understood, included and ready to learn.

Why Join Learning Links?

Learning Links has over 50 years’ experience delivering evidence-based therapy, education and support services that help children build the skills and confidence to learn, develop and thrive. We work closely with families, schools and professionals to create a community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life.

At Learning Links, you will do meaningful work with lasting impact, with the flexibility to live well, the support to grow, and a team that values and includes you.

What we offer

• Meaningful work with lasting impact with theopportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes and your impact recognised through our reward and recognition program
• Flexibility that supports life and work through flexible working arrangements, Salary packaging benefits up to $18,549, car parking, novated lease and digital device benefits helping you make the most of your take-home pay and 12 weeks' paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Grow, learn and be equipped to succeed with ourcareer development and ongoing training programs, including 4 professional development days every year, coaching and mentoring, with supervision where it applies to your role
• Supported, valued and connected through a supportive and collaborative team culture, annual WHS and Wellbeing initiatives and a confidential Employee Assistance Program

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success is measured through outcomes, collaboration and service quality. You will:

Quality, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that the safety, rights and best interests of every child are above all other considerations in every decision and action in line with the paramountcy principle
• Apply all Child Safe Standards and child safety reforms, including mandatory reporting, and report every hazard, incident or concern the day it occurs
• Maintain compliance with all policies, regulations and standards, keeping documentation accurate and on time

Individualised Learning and Inclusion

• Make sure every child has an individualised learning plan with goals tracked through Analysis of Learning, supported by an EYLF-aligned, play-based program
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs for each child, and contribute to Individual Learning Plans with families and other professionals

Children and Family Partnerships

• Build safe, respectful, inclusive interactions and environments that support wellbeing, agency and belonging
• Give families timely, sensitive updates on their child’s progress, and respond promptly to any concerns

Team Contribution and Professional Practice

• Take accountability for your own practice and growth, complete self-reflection, performance reviews and required training on time, and attend all professional development days
• Work fairly with all members of the preschool and early education team, accelerate risks promptly, and help with the Quality Improvement Plan and induction of new staff and volunteers

About You

You value inclusion and child safety, enjoy building trusting relationships with children and families, and take pride in planning learning around every child.

You will bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma or Certificate III qualification, working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework, and the ability to plan, implement and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning
• Current ACECQA-approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, asthma and Child Protection training, plus Child Safe Training from the Office of the Children’s Guardian
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills, and the physical ability to perform the core duties of the role

You’ll stand out if you have (desirable, not essential):

• Experience supporting children with disability or developmental delay
• Experience with National Quality Standard assessment and quality improvement

Child Safety

Learning Links is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, welfare, wellbeing, rights and best interests of children and young people as the paramount consideration.

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Police check (if required)