Early Childhood Educator

**About us**

Holy Family Services (HFS) is a non-for-profit provider of aged care, childcare, retirement living and education services for the community of Western Sydney. We are a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, established by the Sisters more than 65 years ago. In 2008, HFS established Holy Family Children’s Centre Long Day Care & Preschool (Centre) as a dedicated childcare service to provide care and early learning resources to local children and families.

Our Centre has a strong reputation in the community and is renowned for its high standard of care and family-friendly environment. We demonstrate a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are proud of the service we provide and have been rated as _Exceeding_ by the National Quality Standards 1, 4 & 5 - Educational Program and Practice, under the National Quality Framework. As a 38-place centre based in Marayong, we cater for children from birth to 6 years of age in a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment. Our centres operating hours are 6.30am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

**About the role**

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic **Early Childhood Educator**, who is passionate about Early Childhood education and committed to delivering high quality services for children and families in our community.

As the Early Childhood Educator, you will be responsible for delivering our engaging educational program, whilst creating a supportive environment for children that stems from their interests. You will be supported by a professional and friendly team and assist with the implementation of programming, planning and observations.

This is a permanent full-time position. (Monday to Friday), with an immediate start.

Responsiblities (include but not limited to):

- Contribute to the development of our educational programs which reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Contribute to the development of an environment for children which fosters curiosity, exploration and problem solving
- Assist with the implementation of a play based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths and abilities
- Ensure compliance as a mandated reporter which requires reporting, where there is reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is at risk of significant harm
- Implement intentional teaching strategies to scaffold and guide children’s interest and learning
- Engage in critical reflection and evlauation of children's learning, documenting progress and maintaining accurate records
- Ensure the service is operational each day, by conducting daily and monthly workplace inspections and risk assessments as scheduled

**About you**

You will be part of a team of childcare professionals who, like you, are passionate and committed to the care, learning, development and education of children through their early years.

To be successful for this role, you will hold the following:

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Sound knowledge of The Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Understanding of Early Childhood Code of Ethics
- Strong commitment to the provision of high-quality early childhood education
- Strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Commitment to own ongoing professional development
- Ability to complete relevant documentation, observations and evaluations for individuals and groups of children
- Ability to plan, coordinate and implement high quality transition to school program
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates

If you meet the above key requirements and want to work with an organisation that values its people and provides a warm and supportive team culture, then we would love to hear from you

**Benefits of working with us**
- Above Award salary
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefit
- Organisation based on core Christian values of Hospitality, Love and Acceptance
- 40% employee discount on Childcare fees for in service enrolment
- Free onsite parking and close to public transport
- Supportive, welcoming and fun work environment with leadership support
- Great opportunity for growth and development
- Annual Flu Shot provided

**Enquiries**:For further information about this opportunity please call, Colleen, HR Coordinator on 02 9678 8200.

**Application Process**:Applications should include your cover letter and resume