Early Childhood Educator

**CERTIFICATE III AND DIPLOMA QUALIFIED | FULL TIME OR PART TIME | IMMEDIATE START**

Sand and Stories Early Childhood Centre is looking for an outstanding **Certificate III and Diploma trained Early Childhood Educator** to join our team of committed and innovative professionals working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

If you are looking for full-time or part-time employment within a contemporary, creative and dynamic environment where you are able to flourish and grow, then we would LOVE to hear from you

We invite all educators who are looking for a new challenge to step up and be key change-makers in positively shaping children's early years.

**ESSENTIAL**
- ACECQA approved qualification of Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current ACECQA approved First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management.
- Current ACECQA approved Child Protection. CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk.
- Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current and Valid working rights in Australia
- Fully Vaccinated with 2 and 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Well-developed knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework & National Quality Standards
- Demonstrated experience in supporting curriculum development and documenting children's learning through an online portfolio.
- Working experience in an approved early education and care service.

**CAPABILITIES**
- Ability to engage effectively with children and families
- A creative spirit and interest in contemporary pedagogy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills of the English language
- Confidence in using technology and well-developed computer skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- A high level of initiative and a commitment to continuous learning

**Do you have strong attention to detail, professional work ethic and want opportunities to grow as an educator in a centre which is rated as Exceeding in all 7 National Standard Areas?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,764.33 - $95,448.35 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Strong COVID-Safe precautions taken throughout service provision.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Matraville NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: One location