The successful applicant will need to be passionate about providing high quality education and care to children and support the whole team to deliver the program in a safe and stimulating environment.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Certificate III Educator or working towards a Certificate III, looking for an exciting new opportunity? In Crow’s Nest and the hours are negotiable for this position – Full time, 2 to 3 days a week or part-time but we need someone that can work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Curious Minds Early Learning Centre has created a small, intimate and unique space for children and educators to learn and grow together. We pride ourselves on our child focused approach with flexibility, creativity and innovation in our vision for our tailored approach to the EYLF.

We are looking for a candidate either holding a Certificate III or working towards Certificate III and we will negotiate hours to fit both your needs and the service’s needs. If you are a passionate, dedicated professional who strives to build and maintain an outstanding learning environment for our children, then we will love you to join in our friendly and supportive team.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Helping with planning, implementing and evaluating a curriculum/program for individuals and groups in accordance with approved curriculum frameworks.

• Participating in healthy eating and physical activities with children

• Consistently encouraging and supporting children by providing meaningful and open interactions that promote a child's sense of belonging, being and becoming.

• Support children in gaining self-help skills around health and hygiene tasks such as meal times, rest times and toileting

• Sharing two way, meaningful information with our beautiful, involved and welcoming families

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Possess a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or be studying towards and a Certificate III

• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of NQS, NQF and EYLF.

• Hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management qualifications

• Hold a Working With Child Check clearance (or completed the application process for a new Check).

Benefits

• Above award wages

• Supportive and collaborative team environment that values hard work, and happy educators

• Opportunities for career growth

• Professional development

• A beautiful and well-resourced centre with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and making an impact on children's and families lives

• A friendly homely working environment