Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The Childcare Worker - Early Childhood Educator will be required to perform the following tasks:

- Plan, coordinate, and implement the program with activities for the class in accordance with the centre’s policies
- Organize age-appropriate activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Develop warm & respectful relationships with children & families
- Observe & document children’s learning and their progress
- Design, implementation, and analysis of a quality educational curriculum
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
- Monitor indoor and outdoor play to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child's well-being and milestones.
- Encourage play-based learning and creativity through structured and free play.

Qualifications:
The following skills and qualifications are required to fulfil the role:

- Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Have at least two years’ experience educating and caring for children within the birth - 5 years age group
- Have a current, approved Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certification

Essential Skills:

- Have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and the National Regulations.
- Have the ability to develop warm and respectful relationships with children and families
- Be computer literate as we provide electronic programming & portfolios
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
- Ability to plan and implement educational programs
- Competence in health and safety procedures

What We Offer:

- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Paid staff meetings and planning time
- Employee discount, employee mentoring program
- Performance bonus
- Flexibility with rostered time off / time in lieu and true work life balance.

Pay: $76,500.00 - $78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person