Childcare Assistant Educator

Old MacDonald's Child Care (OMCC) is a purpose-built private childcare service located on 6.5 acres in Orchard Hills (Erskine Park side). Our service caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We operate from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year.

Here's a rare opportunity to work in a natural setting, surrounded by various animals, including cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, horses, rabbits, and chickens. You'll have the chance to take the children on tractor and trailer rides and experience a beautifully designed play space that incorporates sustainability, facilitating children to explore for hours.

We are looking for a highly skilled Certificate 3 Educator who holds a completed Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education for a full-time position.

To be effective OMCC team members, applicants need to possess a warm, friendly, growth mindset, a can-do attitude, and professional communication skills.

Our team thrives in a collaborative environment, working in partnership with colleagues, children, families, and other professionals. We share decision-making, engage in conversation, and critically reflect on different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy we adopt. Your voice will be valued.

If you take pride in implementing quality practices, your dedication will be highly valued in our team of passionate educators. We would love to hear from you.

**Essential Criteria**

1. Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent that ACECQA approved.

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

3. Child Protection statement of attainment for Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk. (CHCPRT025)

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

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

7. Previous experience and knowledge of implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, including observations.

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

**Desirable Criteria**

1. Previous experience working with children with additional needs.

2. Previous experience and importance of ongoing professional development.

3. Previous experience of engaging & building professional relationships with families and the community.

**Additional Information**

This position has been identified as child-related under Child Protection laws in NSW. Applicants must provide OMCC with a valid copy of the Working with Children Check clearance obtained from the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian. Prohibited individuals are not eligible to apply.

Wages and conditions are in accordance with the Children’s Services Award (MA000120) and the NES.

**How to apply**

Applicants are required to submit the following:

- **Cover letter**
- Copy of **qualifications and transcript**
- **WWCC letter**
- **First Aid** certification, including current CPR.
- **Asthma**and **anaphylaxis** certificate. These two components are covered in your first aid if you completed HLTAID004 or HLTAID012.
- **Child Protection Certificate** (Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk CHCPRT025)
- Food Handling Basic Training from the NSW Food Authority.

Applicants who progress to an interview will be notified by phone.

Pay: $27.17 - $28.99 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Long Day Care Educator: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Orchard Hills NSW 2748 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 01/06/2025
Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025