Qualified Educator / Child Care Worker

Seven Corp on behalf of Sprout ELC Wamberal Overview: Sprout Early Learning Centres are an exceeding-rated, long day care providers, located in Wamberal and Terrigal, NSW. We are committed to providing holistic, child-led education for children aged 0–5. We are currently seeking a Qualified Educator / Child Care Worker to join the team! You will be responsible for providing high-quality education, care and active supervision to children attending Sprout ELC Wamberal. The role supports children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through responsive relationships, age-appropriate learning experiences, play-based programs and consistent daily routines. This is a full-time ongoing position working 38 hours per week in Wamberal, NSW. Main tasks: • Provide education, care and active supervision for children throughout the day, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, dignity and individual needs are supported. • Prepare materials, resources and equipment for children's educational, recreational and play-based experiences. • Set up, maintain and pack away safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments. • Plan, prepare and conduct age-appropriate educational, creative, physical and recreational experiences based on children's interests, development and learning needs. • Support children's social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development through responsive interactions and intentional teaching practices. • Develop secure, nurturing and respectful relationships with children that promote a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing and emotional safety. • Guide children's behaviour and social development using positive, respectful and developmentally appropriate strategies. • Support children to develop independence, confidence, self-regulation and positive relationships with others. • Supervise and support children's daily routines, including meals, bottles where applicable, sleep and rest, toileting, nappy changing, dressing and personal hygiene. • Maintain appropriate hygiene, infection-control and food-safety practices throughout children's routines and learning environments. • Observe children's learning, development, behaviour and participation and use these observations to contribute to educational planning. • Complete accurate observations, developmental records, learning documentation, routine records and other required service documentation. • Communicate professionally with parents and families regarding children's routines, wellbeing, participation, learning and development. • Work collaboratively with families to understand and support each child's individual needs, routines, culture, family circumstances and development. • Support children with medical, dietary, cultural, developmental and additional needs in accordance with relevant plans, family instructions and service procedures. • Administer or assist with medication and health-management requirements where authorised and appropriately trained. • Maintain active supervision and educator-to-child ratios at all times. • Complete routine safety checks of indoor and outdoor environments, equipment and resources. • Identify and report hazards and take reasonable action to maintain a safe environment for children, staff, families and visitors. • Accurately report and document incidents, injuries, illnesses and other matters in accordance with service policy and regulatory requirements. • Follow all child protection policies and procedures and fulfil mandatory-reporting responsibilities. • Implement practices consistent with the Early Years Learning Framework and contribute to educational programs that respond to children's interests, strengths and developmental needs. • Contribute to Sprout ELC Wamberal’s broader curriculum and service experiences, including nature-based learning, Bush Kindy, mindfulness, sustainability and other centre programs where relevant. • Participate in team meetings, professional development, reflective practice and continuous-improvement activities. • Contribute to the service's Quality Improvement Plan and support the ongoing achievement of National Quality Standard requirements. • Work collaboratively with educators, management, families and relevant external support services to promote positive outcomes for children. • Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct when handling information relating to children, families, staff and the service. • Follow Sprout ELC Wamberal Centre's policies, procedures, lawful directions and professional standards at all times. Required/Relevant Qualifications & Work Experience: • Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) plus minimum 1 year’ relevant work experience in the last 5 years. Required/Relevant Skills & Knowledge: • Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework. • Understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. • Demonstrated ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate play-based learning experiences. • Ability to observe children's development and maintain accurate educational and care documentation. • Strong communication skills and ability to build respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues. • Ability to support children with individual medical, dietary, cultural, developmental and additional needs. • Current Working with Children Check. • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications as required by the service. • Understanding of child protection obligations and mandatory reporting responsibilities. • Commitment to inclusive, child-safe and culturally responsive practice. Annual salary will be between $79,000.00 to $85,000.00 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent