Company Name: La Anchor Pty Ltd

Trading as: Sunshine Childcare Centre

Multiple Positions Available:

Centre Leader / 2IC,

Early Childhood Techers

Room Leaders -Childcare Educators

Diploma Certified - Childhood Educators

Sunshine Childcare centre is looking to bring on passionate, dedicated, and skilled educators to join our team. At Sunshine, our educators strive to build and nurture meaningful, caring relationships with both the children and families who trust us. We value these relationships deeply, as they are key to fostering a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive.

Are you committed to quality and care whilst providing the best learning environment for children?

Sunshine - Shoalwater is the team for you!!

At our childcare centres, we are committed to fostering healthy and safe communities. We believe in the power of early education to positively impact children, families, and the broader community. By taking a holistic approach to each child’s unique needs, we work closely with families to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The Early Childhood Educators We Seek:

At Sunshine, we are looking for early childhood educators with multiple positions available, ranging from Diploma staff early Childhood Teachers and a potential Centre Lead position. We seek candidates who are eager to grow, develop, and help create an environment we can all be proud of. Not only will you play a vital role in educating the next generation, but you'll also contribute to shaping our work culture. We want passionate individuals who are committed to helping others develop. If you are reflective, analytical, and curious with a sense of fun, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow and develop.

Competitive above award rates.

Contribution towards Relocation costs.

Flexible working arrangements.

Equipment provided for Centre Leaders.

Training and Development pathways with financial aid.

Performance incentives.

Work From Home options (dependant of position)

Tasks and responsibilities

To ensure centre's philosophy, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Maintain a clean and hygienic environment at all times and attend to the personal hygiene of all children.

To ensure the room set-ups are engaging and meet the requirements of EYLF.

Attend to the nutritional needs of all children.

Respond to any accident, emergency or threat.

To ensure adequate supervision at all times.

To treat all children fairly and equally at all times.

Develop, implement and follow centre and room routines.

To be a positive role model for the children at all times particularly with the use of positive language at all times.

Be responsible for the room, assistant caregivers and children in your care

Contribute to the maintenance and care of the buildings and equipment.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

Programming

Undertake and be responsible for the observation and programming of the children.

Ensure that all records are maintained accurately for all children in their care.

Prepare an environment based on the requirements of the program.

Create an environment that is warm, stimulating and aesthetically inviting and attractive.

Setting up of indoor and outdoor environments for activities.

To implement and display your philosophy, programming and strategies at all times.

To have a current program on display at all times.

To have programs available for the Centre Coordinator to approve and print for Display.

Provide parents with verbal and written information about the program, room goals and objectives- through posters, newsletters and parent nights.

To be aware that all children have different needs and levels of development and to foster their self-esteem and independence.

Foster and facilitate the child's development as a whole.

Professional Development

To seek and participate in further professional development

Remain up to date with Early Childhood practices and their implementation.

Provide support and input into the professional development of other staff members.

To be willing to attend Staff Meetings, Staff Training and in-services as required.

Leadership

Work under the direction of the Centre Director & Manager.

To direct assistant caregivers, students and volunteers in their duties.

Ensure that the room is a happy, healthy and safe environment for children.

Be responsible for administering of medication.

To refer parents with comments or queries about the centre or it's policies to the Centre Manager.

To liaise appropriately with the parents and members of the centres community.

Respect and support families

Participate in appropriate administrative duties as required.

Work with the Centre Manager and other staff to maintain an efficiently run centre at all times.

To be aware of and implement all necessary parts of the National Quality Framework.

Maintain and contribute to a team approach at all times.

Qualifications & experience

We are hiring for all roles and encourage candidates to apply, regardless of their qualifications. Please note that while you won't be required to have all qualifications, your role will be aligned with your current qualifications. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

1-3 years’ previous experience in a leading service (long day care setting preferable) or equivalent role.

Bachelor of Education or Working towards in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Experience as a Room leader in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Certificate III in Early Education and Care.

A Valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or willing to obtain.

Confident when communicating with all levels of management.

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

Thorough understanding of Early Years Learning Framework & My Time Our Place

National Regulations and National Quality Standards

Great written and verbal communication skills

You will enjoy continuous learning and professional development along with stability of secure employment and career progression with a growing organization.

If you have any queries regarding the role or need more information, please contact the hiring manager on [email protected]