Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Group

About us
- Old MacDonald's Child Care (OMCC) is a purpose-built private childcare service in Orchard Hills (Erskine Park side).

OMCC has an abundance of outdoor play areas, complete with 2 separate age-appropriate natural play spaces. The outdoor environments have been designed to incorporate our natural rural surroundings and encourage all children to explore their senses while engaging in the environment.

This is a rare opportunity to work in suburbia on 6.5 acres with animals (cow, sheep, alpaca, pig, goats, rabbits and chickens), go on tractor/ trailer rides with the children and have a beautifully designed play space that incorporates sustainability, engaging with animals and growing plants within the environment.

About the position
- There are 4 group leader positions in total available. 3 parental leave positions and 1 full time position. Previous experience as an effective group leader will help the successful applicant guide and work within a team at the service while implementing and overseeing all curriculum documents to guide children to learn through play. A warm, friendly, flexible, can-do attitude will enable you to be an effective team leader with professional communication skills.

Educators work in partnership with colleagues, children, families and other professionals to share decision-making, engage in conversation and critical reflection about different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy they adapt.

Came and join the dedication and experienced OMCC team
- **Positions Available**_
- **Diploma Parental leave. Full time**_
- **Contracted Dates
- 11/11/24-1/9/25**_

**Essential Criteria**

1. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent that is approved by ACECQA.

2. Approved by ACECQA First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

3. Safe Food Handling certificate.

4. Child Protection statement of attainment for Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk.

5. Previous experience working with children 0-6 years (minimum 2 years of experience).

6. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulation.

7. Demonstrated experience and involvement in the National Quality Standards, including the Quality Improvement Plan.

8. Demonstrated experience in reviewing and implementing an organisations philosophy, policies & procedures.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

10. Demonstrated experience as the appointed Responsible Person and a wiliness to accept this position within OMCC.

11. Demonstrated experience in developing and leading teams to implement the curriculum that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework.

12. Proven ability to be a productive team member and maintain teamwork.

13. Working knowledge and ability to implement Work Health and Safety Standards.

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

This position has been identified as a child-related position under Child Protection Laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, applicants need to provide OMCC with a valid copy of the WWCC number.

How to apply
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of qualifications (Diploma or Certificate 3 in Children's Services) and transcript recognised by ACECQA
- WWCC letter
- First Aid Certificate, including CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis.
- Food Safety/ Food Hygiene certificate or willing to obtain one.
- Child Protection Certificate (Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk CHCPRT025)

Closing Date
- Open until applicants are received.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $32.00 - $32.97 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erskine Park NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person