Preschool Assistant

$61,583.81 to $74,935.24 p.a. plus superannuation
- Permanent Part Time - 14 hours per week - Monday & Tuesday
- Join a collaborative and professional team in an exceeding ranking preschool

**About the role**:
Woollahra Preschool is an exceeding ranking preschool which provides education for 80 children aged three to five, over four school terms.

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic part-time Preschool Assistant to join our growing team to maintain a quality educational program for our children.

Working in a team of dedicated educators, you will draw upon your professional expertise to plan and implement the emergent curriculum for children from diverse backgrounds, in collaboration with the Preschool Teachers, fellow Assistants and parents, in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Preschool.

You will have the support of a dynamic and creative team who are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment for children.

This is a 14 hour per week opportunity on Mondays & Tuesdays.

**Essential Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience in a centre-based early childhood education and care service incorporating the Early Years Learning Framework, including planning, implementing and evaluating programs and activities for children aged 3-6 years
- Experience in recording observations and maintaining developmental records of children, using digital cameras and Microsoft Word
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop good relationships with children, parents and staff
- Genuine interest in working with children, including children with additional needs
- Skills in the positive guidance of children’s behaviour
- Experience in assessing the abilities and interests of children from diverse backgrounds and abilities and in planning programs to assist their individual development
- Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a team striving for excellence in early childhood education with a commitment to the rights of children and the principles of social justice
- Current Senior First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificate
- Clearance to work with children as required under the Working with Children Check
- Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety and its implementation in an Early Childhood setting
- Knowledge of National Education and Care Services Regulations and Standards and NSW Child Protection Legislation

**Desirable Criteria**
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement music and movement experiences with children
- Ability to speak another language

**What’s in it for you?**

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

- Paid leave during NSW public school term breaks
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities

**How to Apply**
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For further information about the role, please contact Mary Boyd, Preschool Director on 02 9327 4921 during business hours.

**CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm Wednesday, 14 June 2023**
- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._
- Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._
- Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
- We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply._