Early Childhood Educator

At Learning Links, we work together with thousands of families to help children reach their full potential.

This is an opportunity for a **Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator** (or someone studying towards their qualification) to join our highly regarded **Exceeding-Rated Inclusive Preschool Program** at Peakhurst **full time** **(Monday to Friday)**. Learning Links Preschool has a strong reputation in the local area and sector as one of the first truly inclusive preschools to be established in Australia more than 25 years ago.

We operate from **8am-4pm** during school terms and provide a high-quality inclusive Early Childhood Program catering for the individual needs of all children from **3 to 6 years** and their families.

We have above staff ratios, offer a **minimum of 4-6 professional development days** per year, and have a strong child-centered and strengths-based practice.

**In this role, you will be**:

- Developing caring and nurturing relationships with children that reflect their interests and a strengths-based practice.
- Facilitating group time and activities and ensuring rooms and resources are set up and ready to go.
- Writing observations and communicating daily updates to families to keep them invested and involved.
- Supporting families and developing strong partnerships with them as well as supporting families with resources and strategies for learning.
- Using your strong working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, including the EYLF.
- Using exceptional communication skills to connect with and collaborate within the team and suggest improvements.
- Constantly reflecting on and enhancing our inclusive practice.
- Supporting children with diverse needs and development.
- Advocating for the Rights of the Child.
- Maintaining Child Safe Standards and understanding the Mandatory Reporter role.

**Your benefits**:

- ** Above award salary** plus the ability to salary sacrifice up to **$18,549** to reduce your pre-tax income.
- ** 4-6 dedicated professional development days** **each year** - hear from leading experts and keep your practice fresh
- Chance to work in an Exceeding Rated Preschool.
- High Preschool staff/child ratios (4 staff:20 children) with 2 rooms 41 children per day.
- Support and guidance from an experienced Preschool Director and Leadership team.
- Focus on WHS and Wellbeing, with access to information and resources on monthly topics each month.
- Work laptop to support your role.
- EAP services including access to career support, manager assistance, mental health and counselling services, nutrition/ diet advice, financial counselling, legal assistance etc.

***Your knowledge and qualifications**:

- ACECQA approved Diploma qualification (or studying towards Diploma qualification).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education service.
- Understanding of current Early Education and Care legislation and regulations including the EYLF and NQS.
- Current ACECQA approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma certificates.
- Current ACECQA approved Child Protection training.
- Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.
- Child safety is top priority for us, and we are a child safe organisation. You will be asked to undergo NDIS Workers Screening check and Working with Children Check. We also have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy and require all staff to be fully vaccinated (2 primary doses plus a booster)._

**_ About us_**

Learning Links was established in 1972 by parents concerned about the lack of appropriate support services to meet their children’s education and wellbeing needs. Since then we have partnered with thousands of children and families to help children reach their full potential. Our Client Services team include leading practitioners in their field and we provide multidisciplinary services across psychology, speech therapy, specialist and early education.

We value diversity and inclusion and the unique contribution that every one of our team make.