Early Childhood Educator

6 days ago

Wollongong, Australia ECTARC Early Childhood Services & Training Full time

**Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)**
**Position Number: 18/25**
**Permanent, Part time - 25 hours per week (5 hours per day 10am - 3pm)**
**ECTARC Alunga Education & Care Service**

**About the Service**_ _
- ECTARC Alunga is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Albion Park Rail._
- The service practices the Circle of Security relationships model to develop partnerships with children and families based on mutual trust and respect. They are committed to quality outcomes for children and advocate for learning through play in an environment where they feel safe, valued and included. Educators work collaboratively to implement teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s learning, development and wellbeing._
- ECTARC Alunga is an active participant in the Enriching Language through Practice project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. This project focuses on the 3a -Abecedarian Approach, which places a priority on children’s language. The project builds a shared language approach to advance children’s learning outcomes by strengthening the relationship between families and educators to engage in active feedback and the sharing of information with each other about children’s language/communication skills and development. In conjunction with this the service is an active member of the Paint Shellharbour REaD_

**About the Role**

ECTARC Alunga is seeking an educator with a** Certificate III qualification** to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children from 0 to 5 years.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number (or willing to obtain)
- Commitment to working as a team
- Effective communication
- skills
- Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- 12 months experience working in children’s services
- Current First Aid Certificate

**What we offer**:
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave - 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

**Closing Date: 16/03/25

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