Casual Educator Diploma
Job No:
CEN953
Location:
Central Coast NSW
Location: Central Coast Council Child Care Centres
- Are you passionate in delivering quality early years education and care in accordance with the National Quality Framework?
- Can you support and promote a culture of quality customer service to the community?
- Casual position, up to 38 hours per week
- Salary - $33.08 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) + superannuation
Central Coast Council is committed to diversity in our community and our workforce. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds to apply to be part of our inclusive team.
Central Coast Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment.
In this casual role you will be responsible for providing effective early years education and care that encourages positive learning outcomes and meets Council’s objective of making the Central Coast a place of continual learning. Working to develop and implement customised educational programs to meet the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) learning outcomes and the individual needs and interests of children.
You will be dedicated to the provision of quality care and education to children and their families, energetic, innovative and enjoy teamwork, along with a high attention to detail in regards to documentation.
The successful applicants will be employed on a casual day-to-day basis and placed on a relief staff list that circulates to all of Council’s Children’s Services locations. Relief staff should be available on call Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Key activities of this role include:
- Deliver quality education and care functions in accordance with National Quality Framework and Council’s policies and procedures;
- Developing and implementing customised educational programs to meet the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) learning outcomes and the individual needs and interests of children;
- Initiating effective communication and support to foster positive relationships between the Centre and families whilst maintaining confidentiality in relation to children, families, staff and Council Management.
Essential Criteria:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care;
- Current First Aid Certificate;
- Current Certificate in Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management;
- Current Working with Children Check;
- Previous experience working in a long day care centre tending to the needs of children between the ages of six weeks and five years;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Ability to build effective relationships with staff, children, parents and other stakeholders;
- Ability to be flexible with working hours within core Centre operating times due to legislative staffing ratios.
This role requires proof of Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus vaccinations.
CMV screening will be required.
Enquiries: Kylie Payne, Section Manager, Education and Care on ph: 0408 229 857.
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