Description:
At Learning Links, we work together with thousands of families to help children reach their full potential.
This is an opportunity for an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate 3) to join our highly regarded Exceeding-Rated Preschool at Peakhurst working permanent part-time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Learning Links Preschool has a strong reputation in the local area and sector as one of the first truly inclusive preschools to be established in Australia more than 30 years ago.
We operate 8am-4pm during school terms and provide a high-quality inclusive Early Childhood Program catering for the individual needs of all children from 3 to 6 years and their families.
We have above staff ratios, offer a minimum of 4-6 professional development days per year, and have a strong child-centered and strengths-based practice.
In this role, you will be:
- Developing strong relationships with children reflecting child focused and strengths based practice.
- Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families and the community.
- Implementing best practice as per the Education and Care Services National Regulation and Law and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Supporting the educational program and providing meaningful learning experiences
- Implementing the policies and procedures of Learning Links at all times.
- Working collaboratively with all staff towards continuous improvement in all aspects of the Preschool operations.
- Demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with all stakeholders.
Your benefits:
- Opportunity to work in an Exceeding Rated Preschool.
- Fantastic Staff culture
- High Preschool staff/child ratios
- Support and guidance from an experienced Preschool Director and Leadership team.
- Focus on WHS and Wellbeing, with access to information and resources on monthly topics each month.
- Professional Development Days throughout the year
- EAP services including access to career support, manager assistance, mental health and counselling services, nutrition/ diet advice, financial counselling, legal assistance etc.
- Salary Packaging
Your knowledge and qualifications:
- ACECQA approved Certificate 3 qualification
- Understanding of current Early Education and Care legislation and regulations including the EYLF and NQS.
- Current ACECQA approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma certificates.
- Current ACECQA approved Child Protection training.
- Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.
Child safety is top priority for us, and we are a child safe organisation. You will be asked to undergo NDIS Workers Screening check and Working with Children Check.
About us
Learning Links was established in 1972 by parents concerned about the lack of appropriate support services to meet their children’s education and wellbeing needs. Since then we have partnered with thousands of children and families to help children reach their full potential. Our Client Services team include leading practitioners in their field and we provide multidisciplinary services across psychology, speech therapy, specialist and early education.
We value diversity and inclusion and the unique contribution that every one of our team make.
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