Diploma Trained Educator

Diploma Trained Educator

Pre-school Educator – Full time Diploma Role

Merrylands Christian Preschools Association Incorporated provides quality early childhood education in the local community. We operate two small, pre-school services caring for 3-5 year olds during school terms.

Role summary:

We have an opening to employ a full time Childcare Educator at one of our services. The role could be filled on a job share basis. We are looking for an experienced and capable Diploma trained educator to join and work collaboratively with our existing dedicated team.


Essentials for the position:

  • ACECQA accredited Diploma qualifications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good computer skills – Microsoft Office.
  • A working knowledge of regulatory requirements including the National Law, Regulations, National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with Families, other early childhood professionals such as health nurses, early childhood intervention specialists and Community links.
  • Hold Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and child protection certifications.

The ideal applicant will need to:

  • Work as part of a collaborative team to implement high quality care and education programs and be able to establish relationships with children in our care and their families.
  • Be able to demonstrate / explain their own personal teaching philosophy in relation to EYLF
  • Contribute to the pre-school program and document children’s learning
  • Uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Wages are based on award and experience with paid leave during term breaks.

Working with Children Check is a condition of employment.

We provide staff with targeted professional development and aim to continue above required ratios for staffing levels, to enhance our quality service provision.

To Commence: ASAP


If you think this new opportunity would suit you, send your CV with a cover letter and three references, including a character reference from your church mcpaimgmt@gmail.com

 

Please note you must have a right to live and work in Australia to be able to apply for this position

Applications Close:11.00pm Sunday 12th February 2023




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