Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)**
**Position Number: 68/24**
**Part time, Fixed term - 30 hours per week (Parental leave position up to 12 months)**
**ECTARC Warilla Education and Care Service**

**About the Serivice**
- Warilla Education and Care Service is a 28 place service which is managed by ECTARC on behalf of the Illawarra Women’s Health Service. Our service is located in the heart of Warilla, nestled amongst local community services. We offer both occasional and emergency care (charged at an hourly rate), and permanent regular positions for children aged between birth - 5 years of age._
- Our educators build secure attachments with the children & families enrolled in the service that support children to feel safe, secure and valued. The service is inclusive to all children and families and are sensitive to & respectful of promoting a greater understanding of Australia’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures. Educators value play in encouraging children’s learning, thinking, imagination, & communication; & understand how important play is for children to develop trust & form friendships with peers._
- Warilla Education and Care Service implements the Positive Partnerships project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. Through the program the service employs a Child and Family Practitioner, whose role is to provide support for families and their parenting. The service also works closely with a multidisciplinary team (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist) from Noah’s Inclusion Service who visit weekly. They support the developmental needs of children’s by working alongside educators, building their capacity to ensure _children’s everyday learning environments are optimal._ _

**About the Role**

ECTARC Warilla is seeking an educator with a** Certificate III qualification** to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children birth to 5 years.

**Essential Criteria**
- Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)
- Commitment to working as a team
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- 12 months experience working in children’s services
- Current First Aid Certificate

**What we offer**:
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave - 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

**Closing Date: 10/11/24