Childcare Assistant Educator

6 hours ago

Knoxfield, Australia Community Kids Haven Full time

**Community Kids Haven Knoxfield**is a childcare and early learning centre, offering care to children from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are a 120 place centre conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from both Westfield Knox and the picturesque Blind Creek Trail. With easy access to major roads and public transport, our centre provides an ideal location for families and staff. Surrounded by parks and community facilities, Community Kids Haven Knoxfield offers a nurturing and engaging environment for early childhood education.

The Early Childhood Assistant works closely with qualified Early Childhood Educators and the Centre Director to deliver a dynamic and engaging educational program. The role involves creating a warm, flexible, and safe environment for children's growth, engaging with children and families, providing administrative support, and participating in staff meetings to contribute to the development of the centre.

**Role responsibilities**
- Assist with planning and implementing activities and observing children’s development to guide learning.
- Ensure children’s safety, supervise activities, maintain a hazard-free space, and assist with transitions.
- Provide tailored support for children with additional needs, fostering independence, problem-solving, and social skills.
- Build trust with children through play, emotional support, and encouraging positive social interactions.
- Assist with behaviour strategies, promoting respect and conflict resolution.
- Work with educators and staff, attend meetings and assist with classroom setup and cleanup.
- Maintain positive relationships with families, share updates and support family involvement.
- Help maintain records of children’s progress, attendance, behaviour, and incidents.

**Role skills/competencies**:

- Strong written communication skills
- Demonstrated confidence in guiding documentation related to children's learning and development.

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- ACECQA-approved qualification.
- Passion for working with Nursery-aged children.
- Commitment to child safety and development.
- Valid First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training.
- Working with Children Check and Mandatory Reporting.
- Australian working rights.

**Key Benefits**:

- Quarterly network meetings with the educators to review and reflect on educational practices
- Quarterly incentive/bonus programs
- Intensive induction process with weekly support meetings from our educational coordinator
- A supportive and nurturing work environment with a strong company culture based on our C.A.R.E values.
- Career and succession pathways with opportunities for growth within our expanding network.
- i9 Lifestyle access, providing discounts and cashback at 400+ Australian retailers
- Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- Attractive childcare fee discounts
- Ongoing professional development, including paid first aid courses and renewals.
- Participation in company events such as annual functions, sports days, and competitions
- Staff recognition and reward programs.
- Strong support from our experienced Operations and Management team.

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

Pay: $23.92 - $35.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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