Early Childhood Educator

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Classification**: Child Care Worker

**Remuneration**: 51353.11 - 58584.53 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ407244

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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The Sydney Children's Hospital Network has an exciting opening for a Diploma Trained Educator at The Children's Hospital at Westmead Child Care Centre in our 0-3 year old room.

You will be required to work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday on a rotating roster between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm with an accrued day of per month. Working within a professional, supportive team environment with the Director and staff on all matters important to the smooth running of a work based, 40 place Child Care Centre located in a spacious natural environment, catering to children between the ages of 0-6 years of age and a 30 place Vacation Care Service as required.

Salary packaging is available to enhance benefits we also offer free professional development and learning opportunities for career development.

**What you'll be doing**

IN RESPECT OF CURRICULUM
- consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach
- create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children at all times plan, prepare & set
- up/pack away the environment
- maintain records, rolls, medical/accident reports, sign-in books & relevant administrative requirements

IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN
- treat each child with dignity & respect taking into account cultural, socio-economic & other differences/similarities
- implement curriculum utilising child development & interests in a flexible manner
- plan for short/long term development of each child in your immediate care
- be responsible for large or small groups
- liaise with families in a positive manner about the development of their child
- consult the Nominated supervisor prior to discussing children’s records
- make appropriate & responsible decisions regarding the needs & welfare of children
- report any child protection issues/incidents to the Nominated Supervisor and/or The Child Protection Helpline
- work with 0-6 year olds or 5-12 year olds at Vacation Care

IN RESPECT OF EDUCATORS
- attend all staff, room & menu meetings
- provide input & resources to support professional development
- work co-operatively in planning & operations
- maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality & interpersonal skills

IN RESPECT OF FAMILIES
- develop good rapport with families
- share information with children’s families appropriately & constructively along with any concerns
- be involved in all methods of parent communication
- maintain confidentiality & respect families individual needs, backgrounds & situations

IN RESPECT OF SERVICE
- participate in meetings, conferences & training courses
- develop co-operative relationships with educators to ensure a smooth operating Service & a caring, secure, active environment for children at all times
- maintain equipment & assist with minor repairs
- report shortages in provisions, so that re-orders can be placed
- be responsible for security when opening/locking up
- attend Committee meetings
- abide by & adhere to all Service policies & participate in reviews
- abide by grievance procedures & work towards positive resolutions
- assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students, voluntary helpers or visitors
- maintain required educator/child ratios at all times
- participate in Educator reviews & appraisals
- participate in Quality Improvement & Planning
- other duties as requested by the Nominated Supervisor
- Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) or equivalent
- Current First Aid Certificate approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
- Sound knowledge of child development with the aptitude to build a curriculum for children of various ages, interests and abilities
- Understanding of National Quality and Early Years Learning Frameworks
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication
- Ability to develop partnerships with families
- Experience working as part of a professional team
- Experience using MicroSoft office

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our r