Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator**
**Position Number: 25/24**
**Full time, Fixed term (Parental leave position - up to 12 months)**
**ECTARC Alunga Education and Care Services**

**About the Service**
- ECTARC Alunga is a 44-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Albion Park Rail. _
- The service practices the Circle of Security relationships model to develop partnerships with children and families based on mutual trust and respect. They are committed to quality outcomes for children and advocate for learning through play in an environment where they feel safe, valued and included. Educators work collaboratively to implement teaching strategies that are responsive to children's learning, development and wellbeing._
- ECTARC Alunga is an active participant in the Enriching Language through Practice project, a funded program through Communities for Children Shellharbour. This project focuses on the 3a -Abecedarian Approach, which places a priority on children's language. The project builds a shared language approach to advance children's learning outcomes by strengthening the relationship between families and educators to engage in active feedback and the sharing of information with each other about children's language/communication skills and development. In conjunction with this the service is an active member of the Paint Shellharbour REaD._

**About the Role**

ECTARC Alunga is seeking an experienced educator who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.

This is an opportunity for you to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID012
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Experience working in early childhood services
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
- Strong commitment to you own professional learning

**Next Steps**

At ECTARC we are an employer of choice. We have highly competitive salaries, above award rates, conditions and entitlements in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC, including:

- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave - 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Annual Planning Days

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

**Closing Date: 6/6/24