Childcare Educator

**About the business**

**Erina kindergarten** is a large family owned and operated long day care service. Located in a convenient bush setting in the heart of Erina kindergarten has extensive gardens, grounds & state of the art facilities.

Our service is open 6:30am - 6.00pm Monday
- Friday. Closed on public holidays & closed over the Christmas & New year's eve period.

You will work with a team of dedicated educators and assistants to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality standards (NQS).

**Requirements for the role;**
- Cert 3 qualified (_ACECQA Approved)_
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience in working in the childcare sector
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (12 -24 months current)
- Current police check (12 months current)
- A working knowledge of child development
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff
- Be an advocate for nature play and support sustainable practices
- Experience with and understanding of the EYLF/NQS/National Regulations and Assessment and Rating process
- Solid understanding of the programming and planning cycle
- Positive, friendly and enthusiastic
- Have the ability to foster children's imagination, curiosity and creativity
- Be available 3-5 days per week with flexible working hours
- Ability to build respectful relationships with fellow educators, families, children and other professionals

**Why should you apply?**
- Financial incentives of $5000 paid to you directly if you sign up to do your diploma with us. All diploma costs are covered in full
- Amazing benefits including childcare discounts and much more
- Lots of professional development and opportunities
- Long time employment opportunities with a wonderful team of educators

**To apply**;
If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you

Please supply your resume and cover letter addressed to the Nominated supervisor Kelly Tomkins.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 38 per week

**Salary**: From $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Performance bonus
- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erina, NSW 2250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a cert 111 in children’s services?

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- Police check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location