Ect, Diploma and Cert 3 Educator in Childcare

Old MacDonald's Child Care (OMCC) is a purpose-built private childcare service located in Orchard Hills (Erskine Park side). Our childcare service caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We operate 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday
- Friday, 50 weeks per year.

This is a rare opportunity to work in suburbia on 6.5 acres with animals (cow, sheep, alpaca, goats, horses, rabbits and chickens), go on tractor/ trailer rides with the children and have a beautifully designed play space that incorporates sustainability for the children to explore for hours.

We are currently seeking the following full-time positions:
1. Early Childhood Teacher with recognised university qualifications.

2. Diploma Group Leader in Early Childhood Education and Care

3. Certifcate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant Educator

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

Our team work in partnership with colleagues, children, families and other professionals to share decision-making, engage in conversation and critical reflection about different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy they adapt.

Do you take pride in implementing quality practices? If you do and would like to work in a large team of passionate educators
- we would love to hear from you.

**Essential Criteria**

1. Applicable qualifications (listed above) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent that is approved by ACECQA.

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.

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) or Educational Services (Teachers) Award (MA000077) 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 CRP.
- **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 - $47.28 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)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 16/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 17/02/2025