Join Our Caring Team at Winanga-li Early Learning & Care Service!
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive, supportive learning environment? Winanga-li ELC is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our team! We are a community-focused, child-centered service committed to providing quality care and education to children aged 0-5.
About Us: At Winanga-li ELC, we believe in fostering a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child feels safe and valued. We are dedicated to providing high-quality early learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and emotional growth. Our team works collaboratively to deliver a rich curriculum guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), ensuring that every child's individual needs and interests are met.
Position: Early Childhood Educator
Location: Gunnedah
Position Type: Full-Time
Your Role: As an Early Childhood Educator at Winanga-li, you will:
- Work closely with children to support their development across all areas—language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive.
- Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for children to explore and learn.
- Develop and implement programs and activities in line with the EYLF, focusing on individual and group learning.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members, fostering a sense of community and connection.
- Support the development of each child’s social and emotional well-being through positive guidance and modelling.
- Maintain accurate observations and documentation of children’s progress.
What We’re Looking For:
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in an early learning setting (preferred).
- A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, families, and team members.
- An understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards.
- A positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
- MUST have or willingness to obtain a WWCC
- MUST have or willingness to obtain a NCRC
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
- A workplace that values work-life balance and well-being.
If you’re ready to bring your passion and skills to an organisation that puts children first, we’d love to hear from you!