Education Support Officer
Part-Time, Time Parental Leave contract for 12 months (working Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Mascot Location (close to public transport) Join a reputable, compliant Childrens’ Services team At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. Purpose of the role The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services. You will work to provide and facilitate a quality, compliant Family Day Care service. Provide an innovative and quality early education and care service to meet the needs of children and families in line with the National Quality Framework and Service policies and procedures requirements. Key Relationships Reporting to the Family Day Care Coordinator, the successful candidate will be directly involved in the provision of quality family day care service. They will also: Develop and maintain effective and respectful relationships with Educators, children, families, Early Childhood Professions and Regulatory Departments. Facilitate Playsession and Education and Care visits for registered Botany Family Day Care children and educators and assist with transportation of children. Key Responsibilities Developing, implementing and evaluating a quality Education and Care curriculum in consultation with Educators, children, families the Educational Leader and the Family Day Care Coordinator. Implementing strategies to maintain the overall cleanliness, tidiness, security and safety of the Service and supervision of a flexible and stimulating learning environment. Maintaining confidential and accurate updated records of children, families and Educators to meet legislative and regulatory requirements and to provide advice. Undertaking mandatory reporting to adhere to Child Protection guidelines and responsibilities. Essential Requirements Minimum qualification – Approved Diploma level education and care qualification and relevant experience working across the Early Childhood profession. Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the role. Working with Children Check (NSW). Approved Child Protection training. Current Driver’s Licence Class C. Working knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law and Regulation, Child Protection legislation and regulation and National Quality Framework. What can we offer you? As an employer, Bayside Council offers a flexible and family-friendly working environment supported by a generous and tangible reward and recognition program with ongoing training and development opportunities. Apply Now Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages), outlining how your skills and experience meet the focus competencies, key accountabilities and challenges of the role and how you espouse Bayside Council values. When addressing the focus competencies, key accountabilities and key challenges for the role, it is essential you give an illustration of how you meet these – it is not sufficient to merely indicate what you have done – we are more interested in “ how” you have demonstrated these requirements, what results were achieved, using an evidence-based approach Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au Closing Date : Friday, 9 August 2019 Salary Range: $40.65 to $45.53 per hour plus 9.5% superannuation Enquiries: Kara Adams – Family Day Care Coordinator – 9366 3576 Bayside Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
