Early Childhood Educator

**Position Number**
- 66/24

**Location**
- ECTARC Clipper Road Education and Care Service - Nowra

**Status**
- Permanent, Full time - 38 hours per week

**Closing Date**
- 20/10/2024

**About the Service**
- ECTARC Clipper Road is a 40-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Nowra, Clipper Road is ideally located amongst community hubs and schools within Worrigee and East Nowra areas_
- We have a strong commitment to ongoing learning and acknowledge the traditional owners of the land specifically the Dhurawal and Dhurga language groups and have strong authentic relationships with our local families. Our program in every aspect is enhanced by the participation of families and community._
- We are committed to ongoing reflective practice to continually improve our service provision. We pride ourselves on respectful and secure relationships with families and children, with community partnerships which we believe strongly support children to reach their full potential. We see children as active participants in their community and regularly invite visitors to the service and excursions to promote learning._
- ECTARC Clipper Road employs a Family and Community Facilitator who, in collaboration with the Service Director assists with family support needs. We recognise that every child, regardless of their individual challenges has the right to participate in an education and care service_.

**About the Role**

ECTARC Clipper Road is seeking an educator who holds a** Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care **to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.

ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities.

We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes. Through our work with young children, families, students, and the community we hope to contribute to an Australian society that proudly recognises, celebrates and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Experience working in early childhood services
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day

**Next Steps**

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC.
- 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 te