Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Graduate Programs & Internships

Education & Training

Who are we?

SCECS is a not-for-profit, operating high-quality Preschool, Long Day Care and Out of School Hours Care services within the Sydney Archdiocese. Providing high-quality education and care programs and delivered by qualified and passionate Educators. SCECS caters for children and families within our Catholic schools and operates in close partnership with the local Catholic school and Parish community.

Our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety:

SCECS is a Child Safe Organisation dedicated to the Protection of every child in our care. SCECS aims to create environments where children's safety and wellbeing is the centre of thought, values and actions. This framework is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the rights of children and aims to ensure that every child's safety and wellbeing is maintained. View our SCECS Child Safe Organisation Framework.

Recruitment Process

Your main responsibilities will be

Ensuring all children are 'actively' supervised at all times
Assist in implementing and providing a diverse and stimulating program that matches the developmental needs of the children
Ensuring safe food handling and hygiene practices are upheld at all times
Developing and fostering positive relationships with parents, caregivers, children and other key stakeholders
Assist in establishing daily routines and creating appropriate rules and boundaries for children to encourage positive behaviour
Encourage and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of program premises and facilities.

Qualifications are highly desirable.

Long Day Care

To be successful you will have

Minimum Certificate III
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a childcare environment
A current NSW Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, Child Protection, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Sound, practical working knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework

Approved Child Protection Course

Application to include a CV, cover letter, academic transcript, ID and Covid Vaccination

Remuneration & Career Growth

Above award for qualified candidates
Possible bonus for Coordinators after first 12 months of continuous service
Career progression
Non-for-profit
Well resourced centres
Supportive staff

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities

Sydney

Hiring candidates with qualifications in

F

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

T

Teaching & Education