2022 Community-Based Diploma Educator - Sydney West - TAFE students preferred null

Hamilton's Education and Care are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected long-standing community based, not for profit kindergarten with a philosophy that centers on its community, children, and educators. Through natural attrition this successful team and program have bid farewell to a valued team member relocating out of the area, creating an opening for new perspectives and collaborations.

About the position
Catering for 37 children daily, aged 2-5 years from 7.00am to 6.00pm you will have the option to work with either 2-3's or 3-5's group. This position is supported by a team that mostly hold a minimum Diploma level qualification with many pursuing further studies, making this a well-supported role with access to mentoring for new graduates. 

As a qualified educator you will be expected to support, guide and care for children and contribute to the learning environment as part of a team. Being relationship driven means you will have capacity to build strong relationships with the children, families, and team. In return your input and contribution will be welcomed and valued in a team that has been equally supported by a strong pedagogical leader who trusts and values the contributions of each member.

You can choose to work with toddlers or Pre-schoolers!

You will enjoy the benefits of:

• Working in a child-safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer
• Working for a Not-for-Profit community-based provider
• Be part of community that values the environment as the third person
• Experience what embedded practice looks like in an Exceeding service across all 7 quality areas
• Work for an employer and leader that is committed to your work-life balance
• Generous allocation of time provided for documentation and programming
• Team teach alongside like-minded professional peers with small group sizes
• All technology and resources provided for you to
• Professional development supported and encouraged

The attributes we are looking for in you are…

• Someone who values multicultural perspectives and intertwines inclusive practices that honours diversity
• Commitment to open, honest and respectful communication at all times
• Values the significant impact environment plays in children's learning
• Have true passion for supporting, nurturing and seeing the potential in all children
• Be a team player with a positive attitude to ongoing professional development

All applicants will be subject to the relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.