Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III
Maintain and update records, including developmental observations, checklists and all daily information concerning children’s activities
Summary about this job
Teaching - Early Childhood
Company: Northern Beaches Council
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $45,929.09 - $59,775.43
Phone: +61-2-5271-5468
Fax: +61-2-6095-2920
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Detail information about job Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III. Terms and conditions vacancy
Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III
Permanent, Full - Time Position
About us
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 266,000.
Living on the Northern Beaches means checking surf conditions from the office and taking your children to the beach after school. It’s about busy sportsfields, bush walking and bike trails on the weekend. It’s an active lifestyle with clean waterways, beautiful wildlife and vibrant events backed by great services and infrastructure.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to delivering the highest quality service, valued and trusted by our community.
Why work for us!
There aren’t many employers who offer career and lifestyle in a single package, but Northern Beaches Council does. We offer job opportunities in a range of fields, with a range of lifestyle benefits and a values driven culture. Develop your career with people passionate about making a difference in our community.
The Business Unit
The Children’s Services Business Unit provides high quality child education and care services. This Group provides care and education for children aged between six weeks and twelve years, in accordance with all relevant legislation. They do this through delivering Long Day Care, Pre-school, Family Day Care, Vacation Care and Occasional Care Services to our community.
The Role and Responsibilities
Working within a team environment and reporting to the Children’s
Services Director and Room Leader, the role of our Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III is to:
Provide and promote a healthy, safe and enriching environment that provides high quality care and education for children aged between six weeks and six years in accordance with ACECQA (The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority), the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, Code of Ethics and other relevant legislation and governing bodies, Service and Centre Philosophy, Policies and Procedures.
Lead, manage, motivate and support a small team within the Children’s Centre
Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the daily curriculum for children based on their interests
Assist in the maintenance of developmental records and daily information concerning children’s activities
Maintain and update records, including developmental observations, checklists and all daily information concerning children’s activities
*** Whilst this position description covers the key areas of responsibilities, this list is not exhaustive. Day to day tasks and responsibilities may vary and be in addition to those listed above (reasonably and within the limits of individual skills, competence and training.
Selection Criteria
· Certificate III (or completing within three months of interview.)
· Understanding of child development 0 – 6 years
· First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake within first three months of employment)
· Emergency Management of Asthma in the Workplace Certificate (or willingness to undertake within first three months of employment)
· First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate (or willingness to undertake within first three months of employment)
Please refer to the Position Description for further information including a full list of Selection Criteria.
How to apply
· Apply online and upload the following information
· A current Resume
· A covering letter (maximum 2 page) outlining systematically, addressing the selection criteria listed within the position description.
· For further information please contact Emma Davis on 02 9976 1408 during business hours
· Applications close Monday 23rd July, 2018