Casual Educators Certificate III

These opportunities will suit enthusiastic, positive and team-oriented child care educators who are capable of delivering quality education and care, and enjoy building sound connections with staff, children, and families, becoming a valuable and positive influence within their centre. The successful candidates will work as part of the team to provide creative educational programs which meet the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) learning outcomes and respond to the individual needs and interests of children.

Successful applicants will be employed on a casual day-to-day basis and could be working at any of our Child Centres across the Coast from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm. Our Casuals have a great opportunity to get to know all of our teams from Umina to Northlakes and enjoy variety in their tasks, teams, and days and times worked.

Key activities of this role include:

• Contribute to the delivery of quality education and care programs in accordance with National Quality Framework/CCC's policies and procedures;
• Interact positively with the children to facilitate their learning experiences;
• Supervise children to ensure appropriate health, safety, and well-being is maintained;
• Contribute to the delivery of customised educational programs to meet the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) learning outcomes and the individual needs and interests of children;
• Completing relevant documentation and administration associated with the position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care;
• Current Working with Children Check;
• Previous experience working in a long day care centre tending to the needs of children between the ages of six weeks and five years;
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework and knowledge of early childhood practices;
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff, children, parents, and other stakeholders;
• Ability to be flexible with working hours within core Centre operating times due to legislative staffing ratios.

About Us:

• We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
• You'll be joining a great team of mentors who excel at what they do;
• We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Please click 'apply' to have access to the Position Description.

Applicants will be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus (Boostrix), MMR, and Varicella or demonstrate their immunity. CMV screening will also be required.

Enquiries: Kylie Payne, Section Manager Education and Care on ph: 0408 229 857.

Please note: Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in the position. Apply now using our fast, easy-to-use online application process. Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our online application system. You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finally submit your application.

To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Answer the online questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.
2. Attach your Resume
3. Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 0417 293 628 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.