Early Childhood Educator - TAFE Students preferred null

About Our Centre

Betty Spears Child Care Centre is a long-established, well-respected community-based, not-for-profit long daycare center located in Tempe, close to the station. The Centre is licensed for 56 children per day. BSC is committed to providing engaging learning opportunities through authentic relationships, creativity, and the arts along with exploring our natural environments and the local community.

The role

Certificate III and Diploma qualified educators - full-time, part-time, or casual positions will be considered.

About you

If you are looking for a role with an experienced team, in a center with a very supportive and involved community, where you will thrive supporting children’s learning in our fabulous outdoor environments and grow as we all strive for quality improvement together- we would love to meet you.

ACECQA Recognised Qualifications and Experience:

• ACECQA recognized qualifications and experience – certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Experience developing and implementing meaningful and engaging curricula for children from birth to 5 years of age preferred
• Proven ability to work with others and collaborate in a team approach to curriculum development
• Demonstrated a high level of understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) National Quality Standards (NQS) and contemporary approaches to early childhood curriculum and pedagogy
• Experience and passion for working in an Early Childhood setting

Benefits of working at our center include:

• Good salary and working conditions
• The community-based, not-for-profit center
• Excellent team of experienced educators
• Monthly RDO
• Programming and meeting time
• regular professional development tailored to you

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and dedicated person who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team.  New Graduates and Students working towards qualifications may be considered 
Please call the Director on 0295588350 for further information
A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your specific interest in the position along with a full resume including the names and contact details of two referees should be sent by email to director@bettyspearschildcare.org.au

Job Summary:

You would have a passion for working with children across our programs from infants to preschool and a willingness to support and work cooperatively with others. You would be capable of planning, implementing, and documenting a learning program that is responsive to children’s interests while providing challenges and ensuring their developmental and emotional needs are being met. You would have good communication skills and can establish and maintain strong connections and relationships with children, their families, and other members of the team. You would be able to implement, practice, and deliver on the policies, procedures, and philosophy of the center. You would have a knowledge of and interest in learning about current approaches and theories (eg Bowlby, Circle of Security, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Education for Sustainability, etc). A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development would be supported at the center. You would be able to collaborate and work in a supportive team environment.