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ECTARC Early Childhood Education Services and Training
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
Position Number: 03/25
Full time, Fixed term – 38 hours per week (Parental leave position – up to 12 months)
Closing date: 19/1/25
About the Service
ECTARC Jerry Bailey is a 29-place multipurpose service offering both preschool and long day care programs for children from 2 years to school age, located in the small coastal village of Shoalhaven Heads. We are centrally located in a quiet area near a community park and beside the Shoalhaven Heads Botanic Native Garden, with a view to beautiful Cullunghutti Mountain.
Our environment is very unique and welcoming with a strong sense of community. Being situated in a very quiet pocket near parks and gardens we have the opportunity to engage with natural flora and fauna. We interact with a family of possums that frequent our service, as well as birds that visit the large shady trees in our calm and natural play space.
About the Role
ECTARC Jerry Bailey is seeking an experienced educator who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to work as part of a passionate and capable team who are committed to enriching the futures of young children. In collaboration with others you will plan and implement high-quality educational, innovative and inclusive programs, whilst also establishing relationships with families to ensure best outcomes for young children.
Essential Criteria:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- A Working with Children Check clearance number
- Current approved first aid qualification for early education and care HLTAID004
- Completed an approved child protection Statement of Attainment
- Experience working in early childhood services
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person on Duty
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current early childhood theories and practice & children’s services legislation
- Demonstrated high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including collaboration and confidentiality
- A commitment to practicing ECTARC values every day
- Strong commitment to you own professional learning
What we offer:
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
- Above award wages
- 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
- Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
- Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
- Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
- An inclusive work environment.
- EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
- Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
- Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
- Support for further study and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.
- We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC
Apply Now:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
To be considered for this position all applicants are required to complete the ECTARC Application for Employment. For more information and to apply please visit:
https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/early-childhood-educator-8/