Bridge St Kids are a family-owned and run Exceeding-rated and multi-award winning childcare centre. We provide the highest quality Education and Care in a loving, safe and home-like environment for your little one.

Bridge St Kids continues to rise from strength to strength, exceeding the expectations of our families and being recognised in our local community as well as nationally for our premium-quality care and education, loving and professional educators and safe, home-like environments.

We are always collaborating with our families, educators, and children in all that we do, and have based our Centre Philosophy around the concept of FAMILY. So, when children are brought to Bridge St Kids, their families are assured that they are leaving them in the best hands possible.

Opportunity

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our dynamic team at Hurstville NSW 2220 and Blakehurst NSW 2221.

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Early Childhood Educator, the chosen candidate will be responsible for providing care to children and supervise children throughout their daycare stay including coordinating their participation in the centre programs and general activities.

Early Childhood Educators play the role of supervising the safety, well-being, and development of children in a daycare childhood care setting. In addition to caring for the children, they also supervise them throughout their time at the daycare, ensuring their safety and offering guidance during free play, structured activities, and group interactions.

A significant part of the role involves coordinating and supporting children's participation in various centre programs and general activities by observing and assessing children's progress, communicating with parents about their children's day-to-day experiences, and maintaining a positive and supportive environment that fosters learning, growth, and emotional well-being.

The main the tasks of an Early Childhood Educator are, but not limited to:

Design and plan engaging activities and recreational programs for children, ensuring the appropriate materials and resources are prepared for each activity.

Oversee the execution of recreational programs, guiding and supporting children's participation while fostering an environment conducive to learning and development.

Supervise children's overall activities in the daycare, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional security throughout their stay.

Promote and maintain the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children during their time in care.

Deliver educational guidance and instruction tailored to the developmental needs of each child.

Maintain open communication with parents, providing regular updates and feedback on their child's progress and development.

Managing between 8 and 20 children per day with your colleague, ensuring the successful implementation of our play-based program.

Responsible for all room documentation such as program planning, journals, observations, learning stories and contribution to the Quality Improvement Plan.

Together with colleagues, implement the educational program involving planning and implementing learning experiences to promote children's development, evaluating, and keeping appropriate records.

Liaise and consult with parents and the local community to further their involvement with the Centre.

Skills Required

Sound understanding of child development and play-based learning approaches.

Familiarity with relevant legislation, including the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficiency in documenting and assessing children’s learning.

Enthusiastic about early childhood education and committed to fostering children's development.

Collaborative and able to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Organised, adaptable, and proactive in addressing challenges.

Education and Previous Experience Required

Tertiary education in the Early Childhood Education field or co-related field.

At least 2 years of full-time working experience in the same field or co-related field.

Experience in developing and implementing educational programs in line with the EYLF.

Current Working with Children Check

First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Working Arrangements

Work Type: Full-time & Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8 hours shift

Shifts: From Mondays to Fridays, 7:20am to 6pm

Benefits

Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Discounted childcare

Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications held

Work Eligibility

Must have full Australian working rights. THIS ROLE WILL NOT SUIT A STUDENT VISA HOLDER