Childcare Educator

**Are you a Cert III Educator? Get $3750 government funding directly when you join us to become Diploma qualified**:

- **Enjoy relocation assistance + discounted childcare + on-site parking + more great benefits**:

- **Above-award hourly rate up to $34 PLUS super (commensurate with position and qualifications) & financial rewards**

**Welcome to Erina Kindergarten**

Located in the lush coastal suburb of Erina, our large family-based early learning service fosters a nurturing environment that builds on children's home life. Our contemporary educators prioritise young children's growth and development by providing supportive programs and resources, fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where each child can thrive.

Our centre celebrates diversity and honours the rich traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. As such, we also focus on natural, sustainable play environments promoting children's health and well-being, encouraging active learning and growth through play.

Join us on our mission to work mutually to build a safe, courteous and nurturing environment focused on maximising each child’s sense of wellbeing and attaining life skills and learning (belonging, being and becoming).

**Our Opportunities**:
We now have the opportunity for **Diploma Room Leaders and Diploma Educators** to join our team full-time between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm, providing children with high-quality early childhood education and care, aged 0-6 years.

As a _Diploma Educator,_ you will work alongside leaders to support your team and live our vision to generate a wholehearted and all-encompassing family atmosphere.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Comply with Education and Care Services National Laws, regulations, and National Quality Standards
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and the service's Code of Conduct
- Implement and uphold service philosophy
- Maintain Workplace Health and Safety and uphold privacy and confidentiality
- Provide ongoing support and assistance to colleagues in all service operations
- Possess knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

**You’ll be great in this role because**:
As a _Room Leader,_ at a minimum, you will possess a **Diploma in Early Childhood Education.** However, we will also accept those with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

You will need:

- Current working with children check
- Current First-Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training and certification
- Current recognised child protection training
- Room Leader's_ knowledge will bring great value as you possess a deep understanding of curriculum approaches and their strengths and weaknesses in various settings or with specific children, as well as stay up-to-date with current research on curriculum. As such, you will show excellent leadership skills.
- Diploma Educators_ will have experience setting up and documenting experiences and have great strength in engaging with children actively.

Furthermore, you will possess the following attributes:

- **Passionate**: bring a can-do attitude and commitment to providing optimum care and education, per best practices.
- **Communication**: a passion for sharing knowledge through accessible mediums and strong verbal and written skills.
- **Reliable**: consistently fulfilling responsibilities and commitments, being trustworthy and dependable.
- **Collaborative**: work with colleagues and families to provide high-quality education and care by listening actively, sharing resources, and creating a positive work environment.

**You deserve to be rewarded**

In a Diploma role, you will enjoy an **attractive above-award hourly rate of up to $34 (commensurate with position and qualifications) **PLUS super PLUS annual performance bonuses.

As we are committed to looking after you, some other great benefits include:

- **50% of childcare fees for your little ones**:

- **Staff dinners and Christmas parties**:

- **Financial rewards**:

- **Employee of the month opportunities**:

- **Chance to be our educator of the year**:

- **Child protection training**:

- **Support with first aid training**:

- **Paid professional development and networking opportunities**:

- **Onsite parking**:

- **Weekly rostered time off the floor for programming and documentation**:

- **Flexible working hours**

Most importantly, you will experience a culture of ongoing support from your team and work in an open-door policy environment
- Cert III Childcare Educators will receive an attractive hourly rate circa $27 - $28, and must be willing to undertake their Diploma in childcare services within three months of employment at Erina Kindergarten. As such, you will receive government payments of up to $3750 paid directly to you throughout your studies PLUS car rego discounts._

**Ready to apply?**

Come join us in the attractive location of Erina, NSW, with close proximity to beautiful beaches, national parks, and major cities like Sydney and