Early Childhood Educators - Ft, Pt & Casual

Early Childhood Educators - Casual, Part-time & Full-time

Bridge Street Kids Early Learning Centres are vibrant, innovative, privately owned and operated childcare centres that are committed to providing high quality care for all families and children! We are rated Exceeding the NQF at both our existing services, and have won a multitude of awards and accolades. We are passionate and dedicated to ensuring that all children are provided with the best start to their learning and education. We value and take pride in our centres building strong collaborative relationships with all families and our staff, and pride ourselves on having a home-like centre environment.

We are currently seeking full time, part time and casual Early Childhood Educators who are mature, passionate, vibrant and natural leaders, working across any and all of our three locations.

Your primary responsibility will be to work within your preferred age group, providing amazing care and guidance to your children and their families alike!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Educating and ensuring the health and safety of children, alongside your colleagues, ensuring the successful implementation of our play-based program
• Responsible for all room documentation such as program planning, journals, observations, etc
• Developing and implementing an educational programs involving observation, planning and implementing learning experiences to promote children's development, evaluating, and keeping appropriate records.
• Be innovative and motivated to lead a centre to continue being a centre of choice within our local community.
• Have a strong, confident and motivated personality with an ambition to provide an overall service that exceeds expectations
• Liaising and consulting with parents and the local community to further their involvement with the Centre

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO POSSESS TO BE CONSIDERED?

• A LOVE of early childhood education!
• Diploma (or Cert III willing to study your Diploma with us) in Early Childhood Education, with preferably 1-2 years experience.
• Current First Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Current Working With Children Check
• Child Protection Training
• Comprehensive understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to continue learning and investing in your ongoing professional development.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON AR WE LOOKING FOR?

• You must be mature, well presented, nurturing and patient
• Our families love our vibrant and energetic educators, so we will be looking for that in you!
• Motivated to deliver an exceptional quality of learning that matches our 'Exceeding' rating standards.
• Great time management skills, well organised and a strong work ethic.
• Shows initiative and can think with innovation and creatively.
• Is flexible, reliable and easy going.
• Has a genuine passion and dedication toward young children from all backgrounds.

SO, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Great team, including a sister centre with lots of coaching and support
• Above-ratio teachers to ensure our focus is where it needs to be
• Supportive and hands-on owner
• Lots of autonomy to implement best practice
• Investment in your professional development and training.
• Fun and friendly team environment.
• Potential advancement opportunities depending on performance.
• Above Award pay based on performance
• Unlimited sick leave
• Mental health days off
• Paid community volunteer days
• Weekly bonus payments based on goals

Come be a part of our wonderful BSK Family!

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Casual Part-time hours: 15-38 per week

Salary : $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Childcare assistance
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Paid volunteer leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your current notice period?
• Are you seeking full-time, part-time or casual employment?

Education :

• Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Experience :

• Early Childhood Education & Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

Work Location: In person