Early Childhood Educator

We are seeking new educators who inspire learning, spark creativity, encourage confidence and nurture every child's growth and development.

**Benefits include**:

- Opportunity to earn above award salary (post probationary period)
- A nurturing and genuinely friendly team environment
- Large outdoor natural spaces
- An abundance of new learning resources
- A supportive and accessible leadership team
- Tonnes of professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Go to work every day on a luscious farm
- Discounted childcare fees

Our client operates a rural service in Orchard Hils on 8.5 acres with a wide variety of farm animals (cow, sheep, alpaca, pig, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and a pony). The children explore the open farm spaces by going on tractor/ trailer rides or by walking throughout the property to engage with the animals and vegetation.

The outdoor-designed play spaces incorporate sustainability for the children to explore for hours.

This purpose-built centre has an abundance of outdoor play areas, complete with two separate age-appropriate natural play spaces. The outdoor environments have been designed to incorporate our natural rural surroundings and encourage all children to explore their senses while engaging in the environment.

The Educators all have a goal to work in an environment and provide quality practices that aim to be the benchmark within the industry. We are seeking experienced Educators with excellent communication skills with the ability to think outside the box and critically reflect on practices.

**To be successful in this role, you must have**:

- Completed a Diploma in Child Services or similar as approved by ACECQA
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Current Working With Children's Check (employment)
- Experience in a long daycare environment of at least 12 months.

**You will need to demonstrate the following**:

- Drive and energy to continue to be a lifelong learner and share this with your peers, families, and children
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and confidence
- Flexibility to work within the operational hours of an education and care service
- Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS)
- A strong focus on community connection
- At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate early childhood educators, teachers and childcare staff with terrific job opportunities._
- Benefits of working in partnership with us include: _
- _Get you noticed by high-level decision-makers and present a persuasive case on your behalf_
- _We take care of the paperwork, documentation, and cover letters and make recommendations on your resume_
- _Assistance with salary and working conditions negotiations_
- _Advice regarding HR issues_
- _Interview preparation with a focus on making it an empowering experience_
- _Ongoing coaching/mentoring from our talent team made up of Educators ourselves, including registered ECTs._
- _It _won't _cost you a single cent_
- If you are thinking about a career change or trying to find your feet in the sector - speak to one of our Early Years Talent consultants today._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erskine Park NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- ECEC related: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: One location