Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III**

**Loftus Campus**

**1x Permanent full time & 2x Permanent part time (3 days a week)**

**Base salary range of $51,945 to $55,397 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading (pro rata).**

**About the role**

With TAFE NSW you will have the opportunity to grow your professional career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value and proudly play a meaningful role in our Loftus Children’s Centre.

The Early Childhood Educator -Certificate 3 (_internally known as Advanced Childcare Worker_) contributes to the provision of a quality education and care program, as part of the educator team, which meets the needs of the children attending the Children's Centre and a working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework. The role implements developmentally appropriate programs for individuals and groups of children, maintains a safe and healthy environment and contributes to the overall procedures of the campus-based Children's Centre.

Please note: our Centre operates 48 weeks a year, with a four-week close down over the Christmas period.

Centre operations hours are from 7:45am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

**Why work with us?**

This position offers a base salary range of $51,945 to $55,397 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading (pro rata).

You will have access to multiple benefits such as opportunities for professional growth, fitness passport, employee well-being and assistance programs including free annual flu vaccinations. TAFE NSW Children’s Centres will also support with the renewal of certifications i.e first aid, CPR, child protection.

**About you**

We have 1x permanent full-time and 2x permanent part-time (3 days a week) opportunities at our Loftus Children’s Centre and are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for early childhood education. You will have an understanding of the National Quality Framework and a genuine interest in working with children.

You have adaptable communication skills and are an organised and natural problem solver. Your passion for early childhood education will be matched by your reflective nature, analytical skills, sense of curiosity and fun.

**The ideal applicant will also possess the following skills and attributes**:

- Certificate III qualification recognised by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and demonstrated experience in early childhood services.
- Child Protection qualification, if not included in Certificate III qualification.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description

**Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion**

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

**Applications close: Monday 16th September at 12pm**
- Resume and a cover letter outlining your interest & suitability for the role
- A copy of your Certificate 3 qualification (recognised by ACECQA)
- _will be required prior to the interview. _
- Response to the 1 targeted question (300-word limit)

**Targeted Question**

What is your understanding of inclusion? Tell us about your experience providing inclusive programs for children. Please provide 2 examples of learning experiences you have implemented and evaluated.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.