Educator

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Detail information about job Educator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Above Award Offered!
• Immediate start available
• Free Onsite Parking

Realise your full potential and have serious fun doing it

At Affinity Education Group, we proudly do things differently. Our mission, to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential, isn't just about what we do for our children, it's about what we do for our team too.

Winning attitudes, teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and open communication create a sense of belonging for everyone. Individuality, knowledge, skills and experience are respected and valued. We bring out the best in each other to realise our full potential, and we have serious fun doing it.

With more than 150 Affinity Education Group centres Australia wide, this is your opportunity to shine.

THE CENTRES

• Papilio Epping
• Papilio Dundas Valley
• Papilio Meadowbank
• Papilio Ryde
• Henley Long Day Care

MULTIPLE CASUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY

THE ROLE

As Assisting Educator, you will help with the preparation, implementation and evaluation of educational programs designed to bring out the children's best. You will work with children individually and in groups, and support the Lead Educator in completing daily observations for program planning purposes. You will also help to create a caring, secure and active learning environment.

We expect you will have:

• experience caring for children of all ages, while respecting any cultural, socio-economic or other differences and giving consideration to individual interests, special needs and aptitudes
• the skills to gather and document detailed information about the children, and to develop an accurate developmental profile for each child
• the ability to contribute to a smoothly operating and continuously improving centre, one where children feel safe and stimulated to learn and families feel welcome and informed of their child's development
• a proven capability to meet relevant regulations and standards
• a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• experience in an early childhood setting or in a similar role
• a Certificate III in Children's Services or study towards an approved early childhood education diploma qualification
• a current Working with Children Check or equivalent, current driver's licence, first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) and resuscitation certificate.

As Lead Educator, you will design, implement and evaluate educational programs for individuals and groups of children that inspire them to investigate, create and explore. You will also support your team of educators in their implementation of these programs, contributing to their effective work practices and assisting them to make adaptations to meet the developmental needs of all children.

We expect you will have:

• the ability to lead a team of educators, motivating them to perform at their best
• the skills to create a friendly, caring, stimulating and active learning environment
• the ability to discuss programs, children's needs, changes in routine and developmental challenges with children's parents
• the skills to drive continuous improvement in the service, and in the children
• experience managing daily care routines and associated administrative and compliance tasks
• experience maintaining health and safety and hygiene standards, and ensuring all risks are minimised
• a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• a Diploma in Children's Services or similar early childhood qualification
• a current Working with Children Check or equivalent, current driver's licence, first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) and resuscitation certificate.

YOUR REWARD

Advance in these multiple Casual Assisting / Lead Educator roles (Up to 38 hours per week).

Achieve beyond your expectations as you are supported to learn new things, grow personally and professionally, and develop new, valuable skills. Enjoy exciting new opportunities that go beyond the ordinary. Achieve newfound happiness and work-life balance.

Feel positive. Feel proud. Make new friends. Laugh. Go home smiling.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

Apply now.