Educator - Play Strong

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Playgroup NSW Full time

**_Exciting opportunity to play, learn and build your career with Playgroup NSW_**
- Casual Position (School Terms Only)
- 6.5 Hours per week
- _Casula 9.30am -12.30pm _Thursdays and_ _Merrylands 8.30-11.30 Tuesdays_

**Our Vision **For every child and family to have a place in their community to connect, learn, and belong.

**Our Purpose **Playgroup NSW leads and delivers programs and services that strengthen child development, nurture parent and carer wellbeing, and connect communities.

**Our Values**
- Act with integrity:_ Put child and family wellbeing at the heart of our work, and be honest, accountable, and show respect.
- Balance work and play:_ Be goal focused, mindful of people’s wellbeing, and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Lead change:_ Seek and encourage learning, innovation, and greater positive impact.
- Embrace inclusivity:_ Be collaborative, seek to understand, and celebrate diversity.

**About Play Strong**

The Play Strong program is designed to provide a holistic approach to Early Childhood Education to educate and empower parents and carers as well as the children.

The program seeks to provide an accessible service to vulnerable members of the community and those who may experience barriers to involvement with traditional early learning services.

It is our goal to provide an inclusive and diverse program that encourages families from all walks of life to engage in early education and learning to give all children the best start to their learning journeys.

**About the Role**
- develop a comfortable and welcoming environment for families and encourage effective participation through positive interaction with parents and children.
- support and guide groups and ensure the inclusive program approach is adopted and adhered to.
- support children's development where appropriate.
- Help with set up and pack away of the learning environment and maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment.
- maintain a duty of care to ensure safety of all attending the playgroups and promptly report all hazards, incidents, and injuries.
- participate in the ongoing development of Playgroup NSW and share insights and ideas with another Playgroup NSW staff.
- other functions and responsibilities as directed by the Facilitator.

**About You**
- Completed (or currently studying) Certificate III in child related studies.
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
- A proven capacity and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse, Indigenous, and vulnerable families.
- Strong knowledge of development through play practices and positive parenting strategies as well as an understanding of the importance of early learning attendance for children prior to school.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to clients and foster cooperative relationships.
- Ability to lift children and equipment when required.
- First Aid Certificate preferable.
- Working with Children Check verification letter to present on commencement (essential).
- A current full driver’s licence (Play van provided).
- Minimum of 18 years of age.

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