Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
Position Number: 50/25
Part time, Fixed term - 16 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)
ECTARC Alunga Education and Care Service

About the Service

ECTARC Alunga is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Albion Park Rail.

The service practices the Circle of Security relationships model to develop partnerships with children and families based on mutual trust and respect. They are committed to quality outcomes for children and advocate for learning through play in an environment where they feel safe, valued and included. Educators work collaboratively to implement teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

ECTARC Alunga is an active participant in the Enriching Language through Practice project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. This project focuses on the 3a -Abecedarian Approach, which places a priority on children’s language. The project builds a shared language approach to advance children’s learning outcomes by strengthening the relationship between families and educators to engage in active feedback and the sharing of information with each other about children’s language/communication skills and development. In conjunction with this the service is an active member of the Paint Shellharbour REaD.

About the Role

ECTARC Alunga is seeking an experienced educator who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

This is an opportunity for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.

We are always looking for passionate educators to join our ECTARC team.

Essential Criteria:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

A Working with Children Check clearance number

Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004

Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment

Experience working in early childhood services

Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation

Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality

A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day

Strong commitment to you own professional learning

Benefits

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including

Above award wages

50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.

Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.

Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.

Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.

An inclusive work environment.

EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.

Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.

Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.

Support for further study and qualifications.

Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

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Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submitt your current Cover Letter, Resume and two work related referees.

For more information please visit: https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/

If you have any questions in regards to the position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 29/06/25