Experienced Educators - Permanent & Casual

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

ECT Scholarship program

Leadership program roles

Career development and mentoring

Networking opportunities

Funded professional development

Funded CPR/First Aid training

Employee assistance program

Flexible working arrangements

Uniforms provided

Onsite parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres, Claymore service, is seeking experienced Certificate III or Diploma Educators for permanent and casual roles. You will contribute to curriculum planning, support health and safety, and help deliver a high-quality program across rooms.

Join a supportive team led by Educational Leaders. The role requires flexibility for rostering between 7.00am and 6.00pm and a commitment to inclusive practice and school readiness.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification in ECEC.
• 2+ years experience.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• National Child Safety Training (Courses 1-4) completed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.
• Ensure health and safety needs of all children are supported.
• Provide and maintain environments that foster curiosity and engagement.
• Demonstrate professional standards and foster respectful relationships.
• Engage in reflective practice and inclusion/equity considerations.
• Advocate for the rights of children and families.
• Adhere to service policies to ensure high quality practices.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in ECEC

Job description

Experienced Educators - Permanent & Casual

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

Permanent & Casual Positions Available!

ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for an experienced Certificate III or Diploma Educator to join the team within our Claymore service.

Kinda-Mindi, Claymore is a 60-place service with 3 rooms. Parking is available on-site and we are also close to public transport.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for experienced educators with a Certificate III or Diploma qualification for permanent and casual positions with our service.

Educators must be passionate and committed to the provision of environments and practices that support our goal to motivate, stimulate and challenge the children within our service.

The right candidate will be flexible for rostering purposes across opening hours. The role will involve working alongside other ECT's, Diploma and Certificate III educators, facilitating a high quality curriculum and school readiness program.

You will have the ongoing support of a dedicated Educational Leader to encourage and inspire both you and the team on curriculum decision making and throughout your research and reflective practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.

• Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.

• Provision and maintenance of environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.

• Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.

• Engage in reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.

• Advocate for the rights of children and their families.

• Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. The ability to work between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm is helpful.

The role is due to commence ASAP, however we are happy to wait through relevant notice periods for the perfect candidate.

Rates are as follows (including retention grant allowances):

Certificate III Educators - $33.87-36.14/hour

Diploma Educators - $38.14/hour

ABOUT YOU

Qualification Criteria

• ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification in ECEC.

AND

• 2+ years experience.

• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (E.g. 004 or 012).

• Completed National Child Safety Training (Courses 1-4)

Essential Criteria

• A sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, including National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.

• A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.

• A deep understanding of child safety and the National Child Safe Principles.

• A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred.

• Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.

Desirable:

• Experience with online documentation programs.

BENEFITS

• Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.

• ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.

• Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.

• Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.

• Networking opportunities.

• FUNDED professional development opportunities, including conferences.

• FUNDED CPR/first aid and child protection training annually.

• Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• Uniforms, including hats, are provided.

• Parking is onsite.

• Close to public transport - bus.

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

Clayanne Paparoa - Centre Director

********@kinda-mindi.com.au

(02) 4666 5***