Early Childhood Educator

**Attractive Salary Packaging options + sign on bonus**:

- ** We love having fun and are all passionate about making a positive difference**:

- ** Opportunities to work and grow within a leading Child Care organisation**

**About the role**

Our St John the Baptist Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built preschool on the grounds of St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School. At our Early Learning Centre we provide a range of activities for children aged between 3 and 5 years of age so that each child can engage in something they are interested in.

We are looking for a Child Care Educator that can understand the needs of a child and create a fun, warm, caring and safe environment. This role is a permanent role with flexibility to work across our morning and afternoon shifts.

**Ideally you will be able to**:

- Have an understanding and experience with My Time, Our Place Framework
- Assist the Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate programs
- Ensure a welcoming, safe, hygienic environment, reflective of best practices
- Create a fun and engaging environment through play experiences
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with children and families
- Form collaborative and positive relationship with colleagues

**To be successful in this role you will need**:

- Completed the Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Current and valid Working With Children Check clearance
- Completed Identify and report children and young people at risk (CHCPRT025)
- Completed or willing to complete Safe Food Handling training
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting

**About us**

At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.

Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.

**Culture and Benefits**

We know that changing roles is a big decision - so here is what we can offer you:

- Salary packaging - also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
- Additional paid leave over Christmas.