Description:
FOCUS Connect is seeking a passionate and driven Start Strong Early Childhood Educator for a 12-month maternity leave cover position working on a Part-Time basis during the school academic terms only.
About the Role:
The Start Strong Early Childhood Educator’s role is a rewarding position that requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and professionalism. This role will play a key role in providing quality educational support to young children and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordination of Playgroups in line with Start Strong Pathways
- Supporting families to understand the importance of preschool education and assisting with preschool application processes
- Networking
- Research and creation of resources
- Assessing needs and providing referrals where required
- Data and reporting as per Start Strong Pathways requirements
About us:
FOCUS Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalized. FOCUS Connect seeks to ensure that our organization and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system FOCUS Connect’s programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and has a strong desire to help others. Prior experience working with children and Tertiary level qualifications/ Bachelor level in early childhood education or (minimum Diploma Level or Certificate III in early childhood with relevant industry experience) is a must.
Essential Criteria:
- Current and valid Working With Children Check clearance (or willing to obtain)
- Current and valid full Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Current and valid First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Cleared National Criminal History check (or willing to obtain)
- Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g Social Work, Social Science, Community Services, Early Childhood Education, etc)
- Experience working with children between 0-3 years of age.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience facilitating playgroups and/or parenting programs (or similar)
- Experience working with CALD communities.
- Experience planning and implementing learning programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework.
Our promise to you:
FOCUS Connect offer a range of benefits to its employees, such as but not limited to:
- Generous salary and salary packaging
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Positive work environment with a high value in diversity, equity and inclusion
If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community, FOCUS Connect is a great place to work.
If you believe you meet the above criteria, apply now by:
- A cover letter introducing yourself & addressing essential criteria; and
- Attaching your resume.
For further information please call (02) 4627 1188 or email hr@focusconnect.org.au using the subject line:
Start Strong Early Childhood Educator.