Child Care Aide

4 days ago

Penrith, Australia Penrith City Council Full time


Your next opportunity

Join us for an exciting opportunity We're offering temporary full-time and part-time positions for Diploma qualified Child Care educators. You'll be part of our not-for-profit Child Care Services, known for exceeding or meeting national quality education standards.

If you have previous centre-based experience, you're in an excellent position to implement curriculum for children aged 0 to 12 years. Take the next step in your career with us and make a positive impact on young lives

Roles available encompass Long Day Care, Pre-School, Vacation Care and Before and After School Care settings in the following locations:

St Clair - 8 hours/wk (temporary: Friday) St Clair - 16 hours/wk (temporary: Thursday & Friday) South Penrith - 24 hours/wk (temporary: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

*There may be opportunity in the future for these positions to become permanent

Your day will involve

Supporting our dedicated educational leaders in coordinating activities and programs to create a stimulating learning environment for our developing children Assist in implementing programming tailored to children aged 0 to 12 years Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the broader community Maintain records and documents related to children’s attendance, behaviour, and developmental milestones


What are we looking for

Experience and passion for working with children, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent Working with children check (WWC) Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012) Ability to follow safeguarding priorities Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently


What’s on offer

Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential 15 days personal leave per year Health and wellbeing leave 18 weeks paid maternity leave Access to fitness passport Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Commencing hourly rate: $34.22 - $39.61 plus 11.5% superannuation.


About Penrith City Council

Join Penrith City Council, where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life, so we're committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.

As the largest local government childcare service provider in NSW, we annually cater to over 4,000 children across 53 childcare services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children, we offer various childcare services, including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools, and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of the children in our care.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in childcare, apply now to be part of our team

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website

You will be required to undertake background checks, including a Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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