DIPLOMA and CERTIFICATE 3

PLEASE NOTE: applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Unfortunately we are unable to consider candidates with visa constrictions.

Make a difference within a dynamic multicultural community in a vibrant part of Sydney

Little School for Little Children is a well-established centre dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and care for children from 2-6 years of age. The long day care centre is a recently renovated children's service located in South Granville 10 minute drive from Parramatta.

Our centre re-design has drawn on principles of placemaking and environmental sustainability. The current team work closely together to create a family environment that is in keeping with the values of our local community. The children and families who come to our service create beautiful memories with their educators and their families.

We are looking for a highly motivated teacher for casual work, who can support, inspire and be part of a great team. This position is for our 4-5 years room. Our centre has strong relationships with two universities and a team of award-winning architects. The successful applicant will also have opportunities to engage in the design and build of an innovation centre for the inclusion of children of all abilities and their families that is currently underway on an adjoining block. This is a unique opportunity to lead the way in early childhood inclusion.

We are also looking for Diploma trained educator to join our 3-4 years room. This room holds only 20 children and has its own separate area from other rooms indoors and outdoors.

Join this fun-loving, heart-warming team environment.

*Responsibilities (different responsibilities to the level of the position offered). This is discussed further in an interview

Follow the National Quality Standards and childcare regulations by developing and delivering a curriculum based on our service philosophies

Create positive learning experiences within an environment that is appealing to all children ensuring that all children have the ability to participate in different experiences.

Develop and build strong relationships with children, families and co-workers through open communication

Observe and record children's growth, development and behaviour using electronic portfolios

Develop strategies to guide children's behaviour in a positive way

Be a positive leader and work in partnership with co-workers

Ensure the learning environment is kept clean, organised, safe and hygienic

Attend to all Quality Improvement Plan weekly tasks and implement improvements within the room and around the service

Assist in developing teaching goals for the service and the educators

Assist in any other administrative tasks that management may need you to be part of to ensure standards are being met

Be reliable, prompt and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and solve problems independently

Respect family values, traditions and beliefs and take on board and implement expectations from families

Willing to undertake professional development and be part of a rotating roster

Work with children who may have some additional needs and work hand in hand with our networking agencies like KU, SDN etc.

You will need:

An approved ACECQA early childhood teaching qualification, Diploma qualification and or willing to start in the industry as a trainee.

Experience working in a childcare setting (long day care), or a recent university graduate. If a trainee, no experience is necessary but motivation and passion to work with children.

Current First Aid certificate with anaphylaxis and asthma training

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Fantastic organisational and teamwork skills

Working with Children check

A good level of computer literacy

A clear understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework

Good knowledge of rules and regulations for children's services

Ability to learn and grow and create a great pre-kindy environment

Mentor colleagues and bring new and bright ideas into our service

Little School for Little Children has the pleasure of offering great working conditions to its employees including professional development, and opportunities to be rewarded for outstanding performance and flexibility.

If you are a motivated educator who has passion and drive for early childhood learning and care send your resume and a cover letter to Nora: Centre Director

[email protected] or call on 02 98970555

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