Early Childhood Educator Not-For-Profit Childcare Centre

Description:

Early Childhood Educator | Not-For-Profit Childcare Centre

• Not-for-profit Centre | Community-based | 7.30am – 5.30pm

• Above Award Wages | Paid Professional Development | Team Development Days | 4 weeks Annual Leave

• Rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard (NQS)

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated educators to join our growing team. We are seeking:

• 1 Temporary Part-Time Educator (Certificate III): 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• 1 Permanent Full-Time Educator (Certificate III or Diploma): 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9.15-5.15)

We have flexibility around the positions available, and would consider applicants who would prefer to work less than five days per week-Please note your preference in your application.

Let’s start with a story…

Charlestown Childcare is a community-based and not-for-profit Centre where we strongly value the connection between educators, children and families. Our philosophy ensures that from the moment you step into our space, your diverse interests, background, and strengths will be supported to create unique development and career opportunities.

Our mission…

Our mission is clear: to nurture the next generation in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment within natural and calming surroundings.

We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team!

Why you’ll love working with us…

At Charlestown Childcare and Early Learning Centre we know that wellbeing and creating a supportive space to move, work and grow is in our DNA. We want to see you thrive at work and this is how we make it happen!

• We value people over paperwork.
  Creating an environment where the next generation is safe, stimulated and supported is our purpose. This means that your day is spent doing what you love rather than being stuck in piles of paper and admin.

• We spotlight your success.
  Hard work never goes unnoticed at Charlestown. We take pride in spotlighting your success and ensuring you feel valued and appreciated. We celebrate special moments together, creating a close-knit, supportive community that feels like family.

• We have your back.
  Because of our high staff-to-child ratios, you have the time and support to focus on what you do best: fostering meaningful interactions and create experiences that are tailored to the needs of each child.

• We are all about team wellbeing.
  Your wellbeing is supported via a range of support including paid breaks, above-award personal leave, programming time and payment, or time in lieu, for meetings.

• We have community-friendly hours.
  Our community-friendly operation hours of 7.30am-5.30pm guarantee that you can enjoy your free time without work following you home.
  

• We want you to grow.
  Just like nurturing our natural environment, we believe in the growth of our people, and their progress. Our Centre provides paid professional development (including first aid updates), staff development days and equips you with contemporary resources and equipment, to support your professional growth.

Show, don’t tell…

At Charlestown Childcare and Early Learning Centre, we prefer showing our success rather than talking about it. Here are a few clues which proves our Centre places our team and community above profit.

• We are rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard (NQS)

• We pride ourselves on high staff retention

• Our parent community is active, supportive and is responsive to staff requests and needs

• We are a child safe organisation and promote the wellbeing, safety and empowerment of all children.

About you…

• Genuine warmth, care and passion for children and desire to make a positive impact

• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

• Current training in child protection, first aid, food handling

• Current Working with Children Check

• Knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and Regulations

• Employment experience in Centre-based early childhood education and care.

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us:

• A cover letter outlining your experience, how you meet the essential criteria and which position you are interested in and preferred days of work

• Your resume

• Two recent work-related references or details of referees.

Email: admin@charlestownchildcare.com.au

or: 17 Mulbinga Street, Charlestown, NSW 2290

Please feel free to contact us via email or phone 02 4943 7099 if you have any questions about the Centre or the positions.