Children's Services - Diploma Qualified Educators x 2

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Children's Services - Diploma Qualified Educators x 2. Terms and conditions vacancy

• $49,989 p.a - $55,178 p.a + super
• •Strong learning and development focus and culture

About Inner West Council

Formed from the amalgamation of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils, Inner West Council is now among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 185,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation.  We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. Many roles offer roster days off giving even greater quality of life and balance. (please check details within the advert)

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $12.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

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Early Childhood Education staff are accountable for assisting the Co-ordinator in the day to day running of the child care service and for assisting in overseeing the planning, programming and implementing of a caring learning environment for the children and for ensuring that the needs of the parents are adequately met.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Council currently has the following 3 positions available:

1 x Permanent Full-Time

1 x Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months - maternity relief position)

1 x Temporary Part-Time (Fridays 7 hours p/day 8.30am - 3.30pm) Responsible Person up to 21 December 2018

Salary

$49,989 p.a - $55,178 p.a + super

• Strong learning and development focus and culture
• Health and wellbeing programs including a subsidized gym membership to a network of Sydney gyms 
• Social sports groups

Key duties

• Providing input into programs to meet the physical emotional, social and intellectual needs of the children.
• Participating in and contributing to the development, evaluation and reflection of the programme, including documentation in journals, day books and projects in line with the Early Years learning Framework
• Providing rich, stimulating, age appropriate experiences that promote, encourage and foster a sense of wonder, curiosity, learning and independence.

Essential Criteria:

1. 2 year TAFE Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent.
2. Must meet Child Protection Act requirements and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
3. Current First Aid Certificate; and completion of or willingness to undertake approved course/s in Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management.
4. Willing to undertake role of Responsible Person under the National Education and Care Services Regulations.
5. Identify and Respond to Children at Risk of Harm Statement of Attainment
6. Centre based Education and Care experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and inquiry/interest based programmes for individual children and groups of children.
8.  Assume the role and responsibilities of Room Co-ordinator when requested by the Centre Co-ordinator and/or Manager, Children’s Services
9. Commitment to ongoing professional development to ensure an understanding of current early childhood knowledge, legislation, research, theory and practice.
10. Knowledge of positive behaviour and guidance techniques and strategies for children.
11. Working Knowledge of National Quality Framework including: National Quality Standards, National Education and Care Services Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework and Assessment and Rating System.
12. Ability and willingness to provide leadership and professional support where appropriate.
13. Proven ability and commitment to work as a self-motivated and active part of a team.
14. Proven interpersonal skills, including the use of verbal, written and technological communication.
15. Ability to provide excellent customer service including interacting and communicating effectively with children, parents, staff and other stakeholders
16. Knowledge and understanding with a commitment to implement EEO & WH&S principles.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Statement of Attainment in Nutrition and Menu Planning (HLTNA302B) and Safe Food Handling (THHGHs01B)
2. Willing to undertake the role of Educational Leader as required by the Centre Co-ordinator/Nominated Supervisor, Co-ordinator Children’s Services or Manager, Children’s Services.
3. Commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
4. Knowledge of a Second Language.

Operations Manager Children & Family Services - Natasha D'Ambrosio on (02) 9367 9197.

Sunday 15th July 2018, at 11:30pm

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

To apply for this role, please click on the pink Apply for this job button. Please complete the questions listed - once done, on the following page you'll be asked to add your resume. At this stage of the process, depending on the position you are applying, we may also ask for a range of documents such as copies of your qualification(s), working with children checks, licences/tickets, drawings/examples. Therefore please make sure you have these ready before you apply.