This lovely 80 place, not-for-profit service in Croydon is seeking a Certificate III or Diploma Trained Educator to join their team. Flexibility with age group. The centre focuses on open-ended and play-based learning approaches, where children are encouraged to explore and guide their own learning, focusing on their individual interests. Educators at the centre should have strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and programming at the centre is guided by the principles and practices of the framework to ensure children's developmental outcomes are being reached at every stage. The station is less than a 10 minutes walk from Croydon or Burwood station, a 5 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop or onsite parking is also available. The centre is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-6:00pm.
The Role
As a Certificate III or Diploma Educator your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting and working alongside the Room Leader to implement programming leading to successful learning outcomes for the children
- Communicating positively with the children and families
- Preparing, implementing and evaluating a developmentally appropriate program for individual children and groups
- Being reliable, respectful and working constructively with your colleagues and other professionals
- Ensuring a trusting relationship is developed with families through regular, honest and open communication regarding the care of their child
- Having sound knowledge of current child care practices, the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework
Benefits of the Role
- Salary packaging - get taxed less and have a higher take home pay!
- 5 extra days annual leave - 2 wellbeing days + 3 ex-gratia days over Christmas
- Commitment to training, professional development/networking and career pathway progression
- Access to brand new, state of the art facilities and resources
- Space to be creative and inspire others in an empowering and rewarding role
About You
To be successful in this position we are looking for:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education OR ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
- A current Working with Children’s Check
- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF & NQS
- Prior leadership experience in the Early Childhood industry
- Strong communication and written skills
If you wish to apply for this role please do so via the website or email your resume directly to roslyn.huynh@randstad.com.au
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