Early Learning Educator

Harbison; Burradoo; Vor Ort; AUD 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Entertainment allowance up to $2,650

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Harbison is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to deliver engaging playgroup and early learning experiences. This role collaborates with Harbison Early Learning to support intergenerational programs linking children and residents.

You will assist with activity planning, maintain a safe learning environment, and support families and carers while meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding standards.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Foundations of Child Safety Training completed.

Aufgaben

• Support planning, preparation and delivery of playgroup and early learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Early Learning team to foster intergenerational engagement with Harbison residents.
• Assist with day-to-day setup, safety, and the creation of inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities.

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Jobbeschreibung

Harbison is a charitable, community-owned, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of care and support services, including aged care, disability support, and retirement living. Harbison is also the parent organisation of Harbison Early Learning, which offers high-quality childcare services, including Out of School Hours Care (OOSHC), as part of its intergenerational programs.

While Harbison employs the Early Childhood Educator directly, the role involves a secondment arrangement with Harbison Early Learning to deliver childcare services. This unique structure allows Harbison to support the operations of its subsidiary while fostering meaningful connections between children and aged care residents through intergenerational programs.

Primary Purpose of the Role

To support the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate playgroup and early learning experiences for children and their families. The role works collaboratively with the Early Learning team to facilitate regular playgroup sessions, fostering positive relationships with children, families, educators and Harbison residents.

The role includes supporting the implementation of planned activities and experiences, encouraging children's participation and development, and contributing to intergenerational engagement between children, families and residents.

The role also assists with the day-to-day preparation and set-up of playgroup activities, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and supporting the delivery of a program that reflects the needs, interests and developmental stages of the children and families who participate.

Key Accountabilities

• Support lead educator in delivering a high quality, play based learning environment.
• Ensure the health, safety and emotional wellbeing of children.
• Contribute to planning based on current interests of the group, implement daily routines and maintain active supervision of activities and experiences
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Welcome all stakeholders to the program in a friendly manner, actively engage in conversations and experiences with all key stakeholders and support parents and caregivers
• Support residents when engaging with the program
• Uphold any regulatory framework requirements, ensure child safe practices are upheld and are paramount at any time.

Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Foundations of Child Safety Training
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Why Join Harbison?

Be part of a unique intergenerational program that fosters meaningful connections between children and aged care residents.

Eligible employees can access salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings for general expenses and an additional $2,650 annually for entertainment expenses, subject to applicable tax laws and organisational policies.

Participate in in‑house and online training programs to support your professional growth.

Work in a supportive and positive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Equal work opportunities

Harbison is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We take reasonable steps to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on cultural background, heritage, disability, age, gender, or sexuality.

Additional Information

Please note the current Influenza vaccination & NDIS check are requirements of employment at Harbison. COVID‑19 vaccinations are highly recommended.