Diploma Qualified Child Care Educator – Miller Community Preschool

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Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator - Contract - Miller Community Pre-school. Assist children with disabilities & additional needs. Read on!

Summary about this job

Childcare & Outside School Hours Care

Company: Mission Australia

Location: Sydney

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: Above Award rate PLUS Super PLUS Casual Loading

Phone: +61-2-8878-5423

Fax: +61-8-7860-6923

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Detail information about job Diploma Qualified Child Care Educator – Miller Community Preschool. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Fixed term contract until December 2018
  • 28 hours per week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Miller, NSW

 

About Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

About the role

Mission Australia's Miller Community Preschool provides an inclusive program for up to 40 children per day, with a minimum of 10 supported places for children with an identified disability or special need.  We provide an inclusive educational preschool program in a caring and supportive environment for children 3 years to school age.  

We are delighted to be recruiting for a new Early Childhood Educator (Diploma Qualified), to join our team.  The role is offered on a part time basis of 28 hours per week from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  We offer a paid crib break for lunch however the preschool is closed during school term time holidays.

Duties

  • Child Support; actively engage and develop a nurturing environment for all children
  • Family Support; build strong relationships with parents to ensure open communication
  • Program Support; contribute to play based learning and education program for children
  • Team Support; pro-actively participate in all activities and communications with wider team
  • Child Protection; identify, respond and document any child protection risks as required

Qualifications & experience

  • Proven experience in a similar role working with children with disabilities / special needs
  • Diploma qualified in Children's Services
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Demonstrated ability to remain vigilant in ensuring the care of all children is maintained
  • Commitment to ensuring centre is compliant as per Health, Safety and Welfare requirements
  • A genuine passion and drive in providing children with the best possible start in life
  • A strong alignment to Mission Australia's purpose and values

As part of our employment screening process you will be required to undertake a national criminal history check.  In addition there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Vulnerable People Check or apply if you do not already hold one. 

Benefits  

  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage)
  • Discounted health care with Medibank Private
  • Purchase additional annual leave
  • Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers: Coles, Harvey Norman, Apple, Dell & many more
  • Free, confidential counselling service
  • Volunteering opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.

Click "APPLY NOW" attaching resume and cover letter.

For further information regarding working with us visit please visit our website at missionaustralia.com.au/careers or contact Samantha Smith, Talent Attraction Business Partner on 07 3394 8117.

Mission Australia is dedicated to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan on our website at missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/policy-development-advocacy/reconciliation-action-plan.

 

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