Early Childhood Educator

5 days ago

Raymond Terrace, Australia Lakeside Creative Minds Full time

We pay above award rate pay

Multiple exciting opportunities

Are you a person who _**enjoys **_working with children, interested in growing in the career you _love _and want to do it all within a small team that's almost like family with no politics?

Lakeside Creative Minds is a growing 39 place childcare centre and we're looking for _**smiley**_, _**passionate **_qualified educators that want to grow with us.

We're searching for an experienced educator that will bring our vision to life, one where we have a huge positive impact on our children, colleagues, families and community, If you want to make a difference in children's lives then this is for you

**What’s in it for you?**
- Very competitive Salaries (above award pay)
- Uniform included (if probation period is completed successfully)
- Snacks and treats
- Various bonuses and rewards
- Opportunities for growth
- Flexible shifts
- An amazing team, director and owner
- Friendly and fun as well as a rewarding working environment

**Role and Responsibility**
- Create a stimulating, positive and appropriate environment to foster and support the development of the children.
- Communicate positively and openly with children and their families on an ongoing basis.
- Conduct observation and evaluation of children's development.
- Assist children in daily routines.
- Respond to the emotional and developmental needs of the children.
- Be a positive and collaborative team member.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma preferred or working towards in Early Childhood Education.
- OR Cert III (casual position)
- Current first aid certificate,
- CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate,
- Current Working with Children Check,
- Child Protection training.

**Essential Skills**
- Positive attitude is very important to us, we’re building a harmonious team that’s like family.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQS, and the ability to implement both effectively.
- Experience in working cooperatively in a team environment.
- Passion to contribute to the development of children.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent computer literacy and written writing skills.
- Time management skills.

**Desirable**
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

For further information about this position or the centre, please contact Marianna on (02) 4983 1609

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you into our family

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

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Commission
- Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a diploma in childcare services or at least working towards one?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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