Early Childhood Educator Support

Koorana Child and Family Services Ltd
Lakemba, Sydney NSW
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Part-time

Come join Koorana in this part time Early Childhood Educator Support role at our Lakemba preschool.

We are looking for a supportive and caring Educator to work as a Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator to work part time from 11.00am - 3.00pm, Monday - Friday in school term time only.

**About the Role**:
Koorana’s Early Childhood Educators contribute to the operation of an inclusive preschool program. They work collaboratively with the wider Preschool team to help deliver quality early childhood education programs which reflect the goals of the National Quality Curriculum Framework. They will also:

- Model a quality early childhood learning program.
- Implement a play-based learning program.
- Engage in reflective practice and assessment to enrich children’s learning.
- Assist the teams to prepare resources to support children’s learning outcomes.
- Maintain effective communication to support the successful delivery of service to children and families.
- Adhere to national regulations, as outlined in Koorana’s Preschool Policies and Procedures.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
- Experience in working with children with additional learning needs, within an early childhood setting.
- Certificate in ‘Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk’.
- An ability to engage children in age and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
- To be passionate about play-based education practice.
- A demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise, plan ahead, anticipate risks and problem solve.
- To have a sound understanding of inclusive practice.
- A demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community.
- To be a real team player.
- A demostrated ability to effectively communicate with children, families, colleagues and Koorana management.
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screen Check must be provided.
- To be fully vaccinated (a minimum of 3 shots) against COVID-19 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

**What is on Offer?**:
Remuneration & Allowances
- Salary based on qualifications and experience, including salary packaging benefit of up to $18,550 per year and options to access novated leasing arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional training & development.
- Refer a friend rewards.

Work Culture and wellbeing
- Permanent part-time position.
- The opportunity to work in innovative program and supportive work environment.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Quarterly team building events.
- Paid parental leave.
- Opportunities and Career Growth.
- Annual performance reviews with options for career progression.
- Broaden knowledge and skillset by collaborating real-time amongst our various teams.

**How to Apply?**:
If this role is what you are looking for, then we would love to hear from you

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
- No recruiters, please. We love the work you do but are going solo on this one. We promiseif we need help, we’ll reach out to you._

**Employer Questions**:

- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years’ experience do you have as an early childhood educator?