Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Lead Educator to join the team in the Special Care Unit at Stella Bella Children’s Centre
We are a small and very unique centre in Fyshwick, Canberra, offering a a special care unit for babies and young children who have chronic medical conditions as well as a mainstream childcare unit for long day care. Stella Bella Children's Centre is owned by the well-respected local children's charity, Stella Bella Foundation. We have a lovely group of educators and children in our centre and have beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to play, grow and learn in.
We are looking for a very experienced educator who can provide extra support to children in our care who have chronic medical conditions. This can include tube and peg feeding, oxygen support, seizure management and administration of medications. Confidence and the ability to be able to understand and follow medical action plans precisely is an essential part of this role as is providing quality education and care for children, regardless of their extra needs.
We are offering the successful candidate:
Above award wages
Generous salary packaging options that will increase your take home pay
Extra training to support seriously ill children with their medical needs
Generous childcare discounts
A family friendly workplace
Strong management support
A well resourced centre
Free parking
The opportunity to share your skills, experience and passion to enhance the lives of young children and their families
If you would like to join our team, you will need the following:
Proven experience working with children with complex medical conditions.
A passion for providing meaningful, nourishing and child safe early childhood experiences for children, regardless of any special care requirements they may have.
A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. We are not accepting Graduate Diplomas for those role.
Current first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma certifications
Current Child Protection training certification
Minimum 4 years hands on experience working in the early childhood setting with children from 1-5 years of age
Excellent written and spoken English skills
A willingness to learn about and embrace the Stella Bella care and learning philosophies and to adhere to them in all of your daily activities with, and around, the children
Excellent organization and time management skills
A commitment to keep learning to add to your skills and to stay up to date with best practice in early education and care.
A healthy respect for a cohesive team culture, lots of initiative, energy, an open mind, a kind heart and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of care and learning for the children in our care, and care for our centre.
An interest in sustainability and the natural environment.
Current WWVP card
A strong commitment to following the principles of the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
Flexibility to work across the different shifts required to cover our opening hours
If this sounds like you and you would like find out more about applying for this rewarding role at our centre, please submit your application with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience, or phone Suzanne on 0423XXXXXX for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Salary packaging
Application Question(s):
Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
Do you have current child protection training certification?
Do you have experience working with children who have complex medical conditions.
Education:
Diploma (Required)
Experience:
Childcare: 4 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are a small and very unique centre in Fyshwick, Canberra, offering a a special care unit for babies and young children who have chronic medical conditions as well as a mainstream childcare unit for long day care. Stella Bella Children's Centre is owned by the well-respected local children's charity, Stella Bella Foundation. We have a lovely group of educators and children in our centre and have beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to play, grow and learn in.
We are looking for a very experienced educator who can provide extra support to children in our care who have chronic medical conditions. This can include tube and peg feeding, oxygen support, seizure management and administration of medications. Confidence and the ability to be able to understand and follow medical action plans precisely is an essential part of this role as is providing quality education and care for children, regardless of their extra needs.
We are offering the successful candidate:
Above award wages
Generous salary packaging options that will increase your take home pay
Extra training to support seriously ill children with their medical needs
Generous childcare discounts
A family friendly workplace
Strong management support
A well resourced centre
Free parking
The opportunity to share your skills, experience and passion to enhance the lives of young children and their families
If you would like to join our team, you will need the following:
Proven experience working with children with complex medical conditions.
A passion for providing meaningful, nourishing and child safe early childhood experiences for children, regardless of any special care requirements they may have.
A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. We are not accepting Graduate Diplomas for those role.
Current first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma certifications
Current Child Protection training certification
Minimum 4 years hands on experience working in the early childhood setting with children from 1-5 years of age
Excellent written and spoken English skills
A willingness to learn about and embrace the Stella Bella care and learning philosophies and to adhere to them in all of your daily activities with, and around, the children
Excellent organization and time management skills
A commitment to keep learning to add to your skills and to stay up to date with best practice in early education and care.
A healthy respect for a cohesive team culture, lots of initiative, energy, an open mind, a kind heart and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of care and learning for the children in our care, and care for our centre.
An interest in sustainability and the natural environment.
Current WWVP card
A strong commitment to following the principles of the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
Flexibility to work across the different shifts required to cover our opening hours
If this sounds like you and you would like find out more about applying for this rewarding role at our centre, please submit your application with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience, or phone Suzanne on 0423XXXXXX for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Salary packaging
Application Question(s):
Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
Do you have current child protection training certification?
Do you have experience working with children who have complex medical conditions.
Education:
Diploma (Required)
Experience:
Childcare: 4 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Experienced Lead Educator, Dip Qualified position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Fyshwick offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
