(Immediate Start) Community Program Assistant

1 day ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Big Fat Smile Group Ltd Full time

Community Program Assistant

- Casual opportunity
- Potential shift types

- Tuesday 9.00am to 12.00pm

- Wednesday 8.30am to 11.30am

- Thursday 8.00am to 11.30am

Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day. The joy you’ll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you’ll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.

A supportive and safe workplace

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There’s a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what’s expected and needed in any situation. Everyone’s in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

Position Overview

In this role you will work within the community programs team to collaborate on the delivery of playgroups and other supports to families. You will be required to build quality relationships with children and families to provide a welcoming environment. You will take a flexible approach to ensure you meet families where they are at on their parenting journey, while providing modelling and support around early childhood development.

Key Essential Criteria:

- Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education
- Outstanding skills in communication with families
- Skills to collaborate and work in a team environment
- Ability to model effective early childhood practice
- Working knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Evidence of commitment to an inclusive curriculum
- Ability to follow WH&S and other policies
- Knowledge of the ECEC sector
- Experience providing playgroups (desirable)
- Maintain a valid paid Working with Children Check through the Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Identify and respond to children at risk certificate (desirable)
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate.
- A valid driver’s license.

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

- You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
- You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.

How to apply

Please send us:

- A copy of your resume
- A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.

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