Early Childhood Educator

5 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Essential HR Full time

Full Time or 0.8 Part Time role
- Be part of a leading institution
- Educators enjoy well above Award pay and conditions

**About Good Shepherd**
Good Shepherd is located at Para Vista and is one of over 85 Lutheran schools educating more than 40,000 students in Australia. Grounded in Christian beliefs and values, we strive to create a learning environment where everyone is free to flourish. Curiosity, our ELC opened in 2020 giving a wonderful opportunity to connect with children and families earlier in their learning journey. We embrace an inquiry approach to learning and strive to equip children with 'future skills' and capabilities, in a caring environment.

**Love Optimism Creativity**

**What we offer**:

- A passionate team, making a difference by focussing on innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability
- Be part of a leading institution
- Above Award conditions

**Role overview**:
**Main responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the delivery of the curriculum or program by supervising and observing children, with particular consideration for their interests, aptitudes and special rights
- Support children in their learning choices and help them to play and work with focus, purpose and enjoyment
- Contribute towards the organising and preparing of materials and resources for general and specific activities
- Contribute to the initiation and development of special projects which may include researching and collating information
- Contribute towards the highly valued teamwork of the centre
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment by assisting with domestic duties including cleaning after children's activities and assist in preparing snacks and drinks in accordance with food safety guidelines
- Contribute to developmental records, documentation and portfolios for children
- Liaise with other ELC and Good Shepherd Staff and other Early Childhood Professionals
- Develop professional relationships with parents and staff
- Participate in staff meetings
- Assist with the maintenance of ELC resources, collections, material, equipment and other administrative tasks as required
- Assist with evacuation procedures, first aid and accident/incident management

**What you will bring**:

- An approved qualification for working with preschool age children - Diploma
- Understanding of the developmental and wellbeing needs of children, as these relate to the learning and growth outcomes for children
- Understanding of and personal commitment to the Christian vision and values which underpin the School
- Knowledge in supporting programming and recording learning based on the Early Years Learning Framework
- Basic IT skills
- The ability to develop positive, professional relationships with staff
- The ability to identify needs and respond with empathy
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of staff, children and parents
- Food Handling Training
- First Aid in Educational and Child Care Setting
- RAHN - Responding to Abuse, Harm and Neglect
- DCSI or Working with Children Check screening
- LEA Valuing Safe Communities training (can be provided)

**To Apply**:
**Application Process**:

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