PERMANENT POSITION: EARLY CHILDHOOD DIPLOMA TRAINED EDUCATOR

“We need a teacher who is sometimes the director, sometimes the set designer, sometimes the curtain and the backdrop, and sometimes the prompter.” Loris Malaguzzi

Organic Seedlings Education is a family run, purpose-built child care centre offering long day care services for children aged from 2 to 6 years. We work in multi-aged/multi-staged groups across a flexible learning environment both indoors and outdoors and committed to provide a child safe, high quality early learning program. The centre is located at Edmondson Park, a rapidly growing south-western Sydney suburb.

The centre offers a unique learning environment for young children which reflects natural surroundings and is established based on principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. We are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. We are closed for 4 weeks during the Christmas period. If you are interested in working in an environment with passionate educators and ongoing professional development in a supportive team then this is an excellent chance to join our dynamic team.


We are looking for a Diploma trained educator to work full-time within the centre alongside other educators.

DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Approved ACECQA Diploma in Early Childhood Qualification.

Knowledge, Understanding and experience in the development and implementation of educational programs and observations based on the:

Early Years Learning Framework (Birth-5 aged care)

National Quality Standards

Experience in an approved education and care service providing quality and appropriate experiences and inviting learning environments for children specifically in the 2-3 year old age group.

Understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene, and nutritional needs

Demonstrated experience in documenting children’s learning and development.

An understanding of and experience in working with the Reggio Emilia Approach is necessary and a willingness to continue to learn about this approach in an Australian context.

Build strong relationships with children, educators, families and the wider community

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Eager to work with children and commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Excellent oral and written English skills and interpersonal communication skills.

Sound computer literacy skills

First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

Current Working with Children Check

Approved Course in Child Protection

We are a CHILD SAFE organisation and all staff are expected to follow a Code of Conduct to commit to keeping children safe in physical and online environments.

Educator Immunisations as per the NSW Health recommendations for staff working in Early childhood services.


BENEFITS:

Part of the ECE Multi-Enterprise Agreement - above Award rates offered as well staff paid to attend team meetings

Ongoing Employee mentoring program

Uniform tops supplied

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) in conjunction with TELUS Health - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service

Staff outings to encourage team building

Expressions of Interest: Covering letter of introduction and resume with contact number of two work referees (Reference name, title and business phone number is required. Mobile numbers are not recommended) can be emailed to the Centre Directors, Juliette & Angelina Pantaleo at admin@organicseedlingseducation.com.au

If you are successful in the final interview all qualifications must be supplied, by providing certified copies.