Assistant Educator

About the business

We are a privately owned service, licensed for 75 children aged between 6 weeks to 12 years and is opened from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. Our service has 5 rooms and provides before/ after school care and vacation care programs for the Eight Mile Plains and Warrigal Road Primary Schools. We believe that all children are curious learners, and it is important to embrace their sense of wonder through engaging play-based programs. We endeavour to provide our children with learning skills that will assist them in becoming independent learners and encourage a holistic approach towards education. Located in the Eight Mile Plains area we pride ourselves on having great connections with our families and with organisations within our community. If you are looking to work at a centre that encourages and supports family values then look no further, this centre is for you.

About the role

We seek an experienced qualified educator who is reliable, fun loving and dedicated in fostering the development of young children, candidates must include....

· Developing strong relationships with children, families, other educators, and the community.

· Provide support and assistance with other educators in the services operations.

· Working in a team environment in developing continuous improvement in all areas of the service.

· Working in accordance with the services policies and procedures and the NQF.

Availability and Hours

· Available to work Monday to Friday

· Maximum of 37.5 hrs per week. Must be available for a rotational roster.

Skills and experience

· Preferred Diploma of Early Childhood and Education and Care.

· Experience within the industry.

· Current Blue Card.

· Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis

· Current Child Protection training.

· Food handling training or willing to obtain.

· Sound knowledge in NQF, EYLF.

· Excellent verbal and written communication.

· Sound knowledge in technology.

· Experience in using Storypark software but not essential.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $26.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating roster

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Required)

Work Remotely:

• No