Diploma or Certificate 111 Educatior

Wee Care Kindergarten  is a family run, centre offering long day care services for children aged from 3 to 6 years. We work in a songle multi-aged group across a flexible learning environment both indoors and outdoors. We ard committed to provide a child safe, high quality early learning program with a philosphy based on the Reggio Experience  . Our focus at all times is based on our strong image of the child with

• Teachers and children as researchers together.
• Children’s curiosity and questions driving projects.
• Teachers acting  as co-learners and documenters, making children’s thinking visible.

 The centre is located in Bondi Junction , opposite a park which is used as an outdoor classroom where children explore country and work with Nature , .

 We are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. We are closed for 4 weeks during the Christmas period. If you are interested in working in an environment that has,  extremely high staff ratios , with  a supportive team , passionate educatorsand  that offers  ongoing professional development then this is an excellent chance to join our dynamic team.  

We are looking for 2 educators either Cert111 or  Diploma trained educator to work full-time within the centre alongside other educators.  One role will be supporting children with additional needs . Applicants must have the right to work in Australia with approved qualifications . Sponsorship is not available . 

DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Approved ACECQA Diploma in Early Childhood Qualification. 

• Knowledge, Understanding and experience in the development and implementation of educational programs and observations based on the:

  • Early Years Learning Framework (Birth-5 aged care) 

  • National Quality Standards

• Experience in an approved education and care service providing quality and appropriate experiences and inviting learning environments for children specifically in the 3 to 5 year old age group.

• Understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene, and nutritional needs

• Demonstrated experience in documenting children’s learning and development.

• An understanding of and experience in working with the Reggio Emilia Approach is a benefit  and a willingness to continue to learn about this approach in an Australian context.

• Build strong relationships with children, educators, families and the wider community

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Eager to work with children and commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

• Excellent oral and written English skills and interpersonal communication skills.

• Sound computer literacy skills

• First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

• Current Working with Children Check

• Approved Course in Child Protection 

• We are a CHILD SAFE organisation and all staff are expected to follow a Code of Conduct to commit to keeping children safe in physical and online environments. 

• Educator Immunisations as per the NSW Health recommendations for staff working in Early childhood services.

BENEFITS:

Part of the ECE Multi-Enterprise Agreement - above Award rates offered as well staff paid to attend team meetings

Ongoing Employee mentoring program

Professional development support

• Staff outings to encourage team building

Expressions of Interest:  Covering letter of introduction and resume with contact number of two work referees  (Reference name, title and  phone number is required and  can be emailed to the Centre Directors, to Ruth Weinstein   weecare@weecare.com.au 

If you are successful in the final interview all qualifications must be supplied, by providing certified copies.