Your New Role

As an experienced Early Childhood Educator, you will be responsible for working with your team and driving our vision at Erina kindergarten. The role wears many hats which will prioritise the well-being and lifelong learning of each child. Your day to day may consist of:

Leading and mentoring a team of a passionate educators

Developing and implementing engaging programs that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

Building strong relationships with children, families and the local community.

Collaborating with the management team to enhance our program and community engagement efforts.

Our New Team Member

For our open role to be successful, we are looking for our new team member who:

Holds a certificate 111 or Diploma or is studying towards a Diploma in Children's Services, recognised by ACEQA.

Holds a completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) recognised by ACEQA

Possesses strong communication skills and a passion for Early Childhood Education.

Demonstrates leadership qualities and a positive attitude as a team player

Has demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring or supervising early childhood education teams

Holds current certifications including a working with children check, police check, first aid certification and child protection training.

Holds current certifications (all within validity periods): Working with Children Check, National Police Check (within 3 years), First Aid Certificate including CPR, and approved Child Protection Training

Has a thorough understanding of regulations, the Early Years Learning Framework, and the National Quality Framework.

Has a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a qualified educator in an early childhood setting

Has unrestricted rights to work in Australia

We Want to Hear From
Natural born leaders who are who are passionate about early childhood education and are seeking a leadership position in a supportive and dynamic environment.

• Focus on professional development
• Extensive Weekly designated time off the floor to complete paperwork
• Career advancement opportunities
• Weekly rostered time for documentation /planning
• Professional development provided and inhouse training

Employee rewards
All Erina kindergarten employees have access to unlimited Early childhood courses as part of our commitment to ongoing professional learning.
We offer financial rewards for the employee of the month and provide an opportunity for reward for those employees with a positive attendance patterns. We also provide full time educators with key performance indicator bonuses each year.
In addition, we are a very family orientated organisation and we offer our educators significant discounts on childcare fees. We also offer benefits from Thrive which includes discounts for goods and services, ability to draw down on wages early etc

Who is Erina kindergarten?
Erina kindergarten is a large family based service. We provide care to children aged 0-6 years. We know early childhood is a critical time in the growth and development of a child, and as such support and scaffold their life long learning and wellbeing via educators, programs, resources, operations and environments factors that are contemporary and best practice of industry.
Our vision is to generate a wholehearted and all encompassing family atmosphere where all educators feel enthused to work together as a team whilst concentrating on the delivery of a energetic learning environment to ensure that each child understands their full potential. This is regardless of race, age, gender, capability, social rank or family assembly. We value the diverse gifts that each child brings to our community and encircle the many world cultures represented to the custom. We rejoice our culturally diverse roots for the prosperity of knowledge and empathy their bring to our community and aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, identities and connections to community and country are valued.
To achieve all the above, Erina kindergarten knows that top quality talent is essential. We therefore are very careful in the selection of our staff. We provide a supportive, team driven environment for those still learning, a nurturing workplace for personal growth, mentoring opportunities and leadership choices.
Wages and conditions are industry driven. We reward hard work, passion and dedication, loyalty and positive outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, and be passionate about early childhood education and care.

You will need the following to be considered for the role;

• Early childhood diploma in children services or working towards your diploma in children's services as recognised by ACEQA
• Current working with children check
• Current police check
• Current full first aid certification
• Current recognised child protection training
• Knowledge of regulations, Early Years learning framework and the National Quality Framework
• A can do attitude as a positive team player

You will bring;

• Passion for childcare
• Dedication and commitment to your roles as educational leader/compliance
• Leadership qualities
• Great communication skills
• Desire to be part of our fun team

Requirements for the role?

Do you have professional child care experience?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?

How many Years experience do you have as a Qualified Educator?