Description:
Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
Position Number: 26/25
Permanent, Part time - 20 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
ECTARC Keiraview Education & Care Service
About the Service
ECTARC Keiraview is the longest running ECTARC early education and care service and was established in 1987. The service is in the Wollongong CBD nestled at the end a quiet cul-de-sac with large natural outdoor play spaces. Our central location and extended opening hours are beneficial to many of our families who access the service from across the Illawarra as they work or study nearby. ECTARC Keiraview is a 45-place service for children from birth to school age.
Our vision at Keiraview is to ensure that our community feels a sense of belonging, being and becoming and that we provide high quality education and care. This can be seen in our everyday practice as we respect the rights of the child and instil a sense of wonder in a play-based learning environment.
About the Role
ECTARC Keiraview is seeking an educator with a Certificate III qualification to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. As an Early Childhood Worker, you will support educators to implement the program for children from 0 to 5 years.
Essential Criteria:
- Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number (or willing to obtain)
- Commitment to working as a team
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- 12 months experience working in children’s services
- Current First Aid Certificate
What we offer:
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate 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 day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.
Apply Now:
We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email employment@ectarc.com.au.
Closing Date: 6/04/25