Full Time, Part Time and Casual Early Childhood

Lilypad Early Learning Centre is located inside the Top Ryde Shopping Centre in Ryde. The service offers large, purpose-built play spaces for children aged 0-12 years.

The educational programs are founded and constructed on inclusive based approaches, whereby practises are delivered to foster children's natural curiosity for learning. Children are able to freely explore planned and unplanned play experiences, creating their own unique learning journey.

Age-appropriate, inquiry-based learning experiences, expressive arts, physical play and health awareness are all key components that our educators incorporate into our programs.

We adopt strengths-based approach's and recognise the importance of family and community involvement in our setting. Regular events and excursion bring about fun and learning for children and educators.

The integration of culture and language throughout the service is valued and drawn upon, with our educator's bringing diversity and cultural knowledge to the program.

Professional knowledge is enhanced through professional development opportunities for educators, with career progression encouraged for those wanting to take on new roles and challenges.

If you believe that you have the passion and ambition to contribute positively to our team, and want to work for us, then we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you:

- A supportive team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Monthly RDO's
- Above award wages based on qualifications and experience
- Experienced management
- Career progression opportunities
- Additional staffing support workers
- Generous programming time
- Paid staff meetings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Educational leader guidance
- Excursions within the local community
- Large undercover protected play spaces
- Generous resource budgets
- Lengthy meal break options
- Discounted childcare
- Onsite staff parking
- Uniform provided
- Paid traineeship opportunities

We need you to:

- Be willing to work towards, be working towards or currently hold an approved early childhood qualification such as a certificate lll or diploma of children's services or be actively studying towards a bachelor's degree that includes the early childhood years of birth to five
- Have a current NSW working with children check
- Hold a current a first aid certificate or be willingness to obtain prior to employment (HLTAID012)
- Demonstrate a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with colleagues, families and community members with a positive team approach to workplace developments and critical reflection
- Commitment to child safety with an understanding of contemporary child safe practices and understanding of mandatory reporter requirements
- Ability to observe and document children's play experiences as required, with passion and motivation to help develop, plan and implement learning experiences for all children
- Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings
- Carryout physical duties as part of the requirements of the position throughout a shift period such as general cleaning and in providing physical support to children
- Familiarity with learning about online platforms to be used for recording and sharing records and information with families

If you would like to join our team in supporting young children to have positive and enjoyable early years learning experiences and quality care, then please contact us today.

Should you require further information about a position within our service then please contact us.

Lilypad ELC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees just as we do for our children, families and community members.

Lilypad ELC is a child safe organisation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Flexible hours

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)