Full Time Educator

We are currently seeking a Childcare Educator to join our team at Seeds Childcare and Early Learning Centre St James. The position is full time. For a successful candidate an annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000 + superannuation will be offered.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and implement age-appropriate programs for the children in care.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records of individual children’s progress and observations.
• Supervise activities and responsible for the welfare of all children in the designated room ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
• Responsible for the creation of a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Delegate tasks and duties to childcare staff members who work in the childcare room.
• Provide responsive care to the children based on their interests and needs.
• To lead planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the room is well-resourced and creatively set up.
• Maintain ongoing communication with children’s parents and caregivers.
• Collaborate with childcare staff and family to ensure that the program promotes children’s learning and is in accordance with the service philosophy and learning outcomes.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the parents/carers that encourage trust and open communication.
• Mentor, guide and support educators and other childcare staff to ensure their performance aligns with the centre’s values, policies, procedures, and outcomes.
• Keep up to date with current information, curriculum and practices in early childhood education and provide this to other childcare staff.
• Ensure compliance with establishment guidelines and OH&S policies to guarantee a safe environment for the children in care.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Hold relevant qualifications

If you are interested in this position, please send us your resume and cover letter.

Thank you.