Earlwood Caring For Kids- Permanent Part-Time Positions (20 to 30 hours per week)

About Us– Earlwood Caring for Kids Inc (ECFKI) is a vibrant, accredited 125 place, before and after school care service located within the Canterbury Bankstown area. We are run by a dedicated and committed volunteer Parent Committee who value and support our experienced team of eighteen staff. We operate from our own premises with an additional three large outdoor areas, nature playground & dedicated garden. We currently run two separate programs, kindy/year 1 & years 2-6. In the near future, we will also have a separate year 5/6 area and program.

We are currently seeking dedicated & enthusiastic people who love working with school aged children.

Role/Responsibilities– Permanent educators are the face of our centre and therefore play a vital role in quality service provision.

· To build engaging and warm relationships with all children and families

· To work professionally & collaboratively with senior staff and fellow team members

· To plan fun and varied experiences with an emphasis on the My Time Our Place V2 outcomes, principles & practices

· To ensure a safe, clean and home like environment.

Position Requirements-

· Current NSW Working with Children Check

· Current First Aid Certificate, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificate

· Accredited Child Protection (or willing to obtain)

· Food handling or Food Supervisor certificate (or willing to obtain)

· Minimum Cert IV in school age care or equivalent

· Minimum two years’ experience in OOSH or relevant child-related field

· Comprehensive understanding of National Regulations, National Law, National Quality Framework & My Time Our Place V2

· High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build engaging relationships with all stakeholders

· Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

· The ability to plan & facilitate creative and age-appropriate activities, routines & experiences

· An understanding & commitment to the child safe principles & practices

· Minimum availability- 2 mornings and 5 afternoons.

Benefits of Working at ECFKI-

· Above award renumeration for the right candidate

· Strong commitment to professional development, mentorship and upskilling

· Low staff turn over (team includes students who previously attended)

· A culture of shared values, collaboration and inclusiveness

· No vacation care (centre is closed and permanent staff are paid for closure periods)

To apply- Please send any enquiries AND a letter of introduction addressing the selection criteria and current resume [email protected].

Applications close Friday 30th May 2025.