About the Role
As an Early Childhood Educator at Young Academics, you will create meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. Compliance and child safety are highest priorities, and you will uphold child-safe practices. You will collaborate with fellow educators to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, and the community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Room Leader in providing high-quality education and care
- Develop and deliver an inclusive and innovative program
- Apply approved learning frameworks (EYLF) that promote each child's identity, connection to community, wellbeing, learning confidence, and communication skills
- Maintain a safe environment, proactively managing risks and adhering to health and hygiene protocols
- Lead by example in all interactions, fostering a respectful and collaborative team culture
- Partner with families to support their children's development and education goals
- Build and maintain clear and accurate communication within the team, children, and families, and nurture professional, supportive, and respectful relationships
- Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in planning, documentation, and implementing programs for children 0-6 years with regard to current pedagogies and frameworks
- Currently enrolled in or completed Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care from a nationally approved registered training organisation
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and sector regulations
- Current First Aid training and CPR Certificate
- Valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
- Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices
- Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training
- Provide a minimum of two professional referees
- Young Academics conducts reference checks
- Verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work
- Confirm that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you
Skills
- Child Safety Matters
Location
- Harris Park
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
About the Company
- Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales.
- At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care.
- Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns.
- Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.
