Playschool Educator

We are looking for an experienced Playschool Educator who is diploma qualified to join our wonderful education and care facility the is one of only 6 of its kind in ACT. We care for and educate children aged between 3 to 5 years of age between the hours of 9:30am until 2:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Sadly, our current qualified Educator is stepping back due to graduated retirement. We are looking to find someone to step into this position and continue the meaningful work of helping to shape and ready little minds and bodies for lifelong learning.

We form part of a small and intimate play school environment that has capacity for 22 children. We form part of the Duntroon Community Centre whose main aim is to support Defence families both serving and veteran. As such, we share meaningful and close-knit partnerships between children, educators, families and the community alike.
- A love for young children and their education/care;
- Hold a Diploma in Children’s services or higher;
- Hold a current Working with Vulnerable People Check (ACT);
- Proven ability to follow policies and procedures;
- Proven experience (5 years or more within this field ideally) highlighting professionalism and integrity.

**Main Duties**
- Provide care and education to young children;
- Follow procedures, policies and practices;
- Monitor, record and evaluate children’s learning and development;
- To provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of each child;
- To provide an age appropriate routine that allows children to settle into Playschool and separate confidently and comfortably from their family.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $31.00 - $62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 17/11/2024