Are you passionate about early childhood education and fostering a nurturing environment for children to thrive? Kidman Park Community Children’s Centre is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our dynamic team. If you have a strong background in early childhood education, a love for documentation, and a commitment to creating enriching learning experiences, we want to hear from you!

We are a small community centre located in the back streets of Kidman Park, offering education and care for 53 children a day, across 3 rooms, each has its own dedicated large outdoor learning environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

About the role:

Work alongside a team of dedicated educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.

Willing to work with children aged 3-5 years of age

Support and contribute to deliver a high-quality cycle of planning, curriculum and outcomes for each child in your room.

Ensure that all documentation, of children's learning, is visible and accessible to families and contains high-quality information to meet regulatory requirements.

Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment.

Maintain positive working relationships with all team members.

Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times.

Collaborate with parents and caregivers to ensure continuity between home and the centre, providing regular updates and feedback.

About you:

Working towards Certificate 3 in an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification as a minimum

Current Working with Children Check

Outstanding level of verbal and written communication

Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)

Strong computer skills and willingness to use centre technology to document

Current approved First Aid Certificate

Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Current Child Safe Environment

Must be willing to work rotating shifts between 7:15am – 6pm Monday to Friday

Benefits for you:

Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance

Competitive above-award remuneration, plus government Worker Retention Payment

50% staff childcare discounts

Paid yearly CPR/First Aid updates

Paid PD days

Annual staff Christmas Dinner/Event

2 week centre closure over Christmas

2 additional leave days per year

Educator Appreciation Day celebrated

Employee Assistance EAP

Worker Retention Grant Payment

We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing a comprehensive screening and interview process, conducting thorough candidate reference checks, and other checks to foster a child-safe organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please email a cover letter and resume to Tara Ryan (Nominated Supervisor) [email protected]