Child Care Educator
- Supervise and support children in a childcare setting.
- Implement educational programs and ensure compliance with childcare standards.
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children''s development.
About the Company
Trinity ELC Management Pty Ltd operates Queanbeyan Childcare Centre, a childcare service committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to learn and develop. The centre focuses on delivering high-quality early childhood education and care programs that support children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Child Care Educator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting children in a childcare setting, implementing educational programs, and ensuring compliance with childcare standards and regulations. This position is a full-time ongoing position, working 38 hours per week based in Queanbeyan, NSW.
Main tasks
●Curate and implement age-appropriate learning environments and discovery areas aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
●Create learning environments that inspire independent inquiry and cater to each child's strengths and interests.
●Facilitate collaborative play and employ positive behaviour support strategies to foster children’s emotional intelligence.
●Lead structured sessions, including interactive storytelling and creative play, to promote early literacy and engagement.
●Maintain a vigilant presence during indoor and outdoor recreational activities to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
●Oversee daily transitions, mealtimes, and organized rest periods while upholding strict sanitation and hygiene standards.
●Maintain accurate developmental records, observations, and assessment-and-planning cycles.
●Track individual learning progress, establish growth goals, and support children's projects through critical reflection.
●Accurately record incidents, trauma, or illnesses and notify families within required timeframes.
●Ensure adherence to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and national childcare regulations.
●Maintain high hygiene standards, safe manual handling, and strict adherence to WHS guidelines.
●Contribute to the service's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and stay current with early childhood best practices.
●Identify and report environmental hazards to management to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.
Qualifications and Experience
●Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or related).
●At least 1 year of relevant full-time work experience in the industry within the past 5 years.
Skills and Attributes
●Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
●Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
●Genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
●High level of patience, responsibility, and attention to detail.
●Ability to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Annual salary will be between $79,000.00 to $80,000.00 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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