Early Childhood Educator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our dedicated team at Macquarie College Pre-School in Elermore Vale, NSW. This full-time role is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and contribute to the growth and development of our "exceeding" rated early learning centre. There is also opportunities for part-time roles for the right applicants

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children
• Observing and assessing children's progress, and using this information to tailor your teaching approach
• Building strong partnerships with parents and families to ensure a collaborative approach to children's learning and wellbeing
• Participating in professional development opportunities to continually enhance your teaching practice
• Adhering to all relevant early childhood education regulations and guidelines

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as an Early Childhood Educator within an early childhood service
• An approved Diploma in Children's Services qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
• A Diploma is the minimum acceptable qualification for this position
• Child protection qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• All First Aid components including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management must be current at the time of application
• Ability to build relationships with children, families and staff
• Experience programming for 3-5 year old children
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

• A commitment to our Christian service philosophy

• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.

What you will need to know

A Demonstrated understanding of:

• National Quality Framework (NQF);
• National Regulations
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
• Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting;
• Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices;

Expectations:

• You will be required to work a range of shifts (8hrs).
• Regular attendance at out of hours monthly staff meetings is compulsory.
• Attendance at some of our out of hours events that support our campus and our community.
• Our service is open from 7.30am – 5.30pm for 48 weeks of the year, excluding public holidays.

What you need to do to apply

Your application should include the following:

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria as detailed in the position description
• A CV showing qualifications and experience and the contact details of three referees
• Your WWCC and NESA number

What we offer

At Macquarie College Pre-School, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that celebrates the growth and development of our employees. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, including access to Fitness Passport and Salary Sacrifice options. We also prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, with a range of health and wellness initiatives to help you thrive.

Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. MC Policies Guidelines

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.