Elder Street Early Childhood Centre – Lambton NSW

Elder Street Early Childhood Centre is a privately owned and operated 39 place long day care centre, located in Lambton, Newcastle, NSW. We have been in operation for 21 years and in this time have consolidated and implemented a robust community philosophy that values children's learning when delivered in partnership with families and reflecting the socio-cultural context of their lives.We have developed strong Team Values of Accountability, Collaboration and Courage that support out team's connection and professionality with a strong focus on ongoing professional learning and research. We are strongly influenced by the educational project of the city of Reggio Emilia. Elder Street Early Childhood Centre is a vibrant, dynamic, and exciting place to teach and work.

As part of our commitment to child safety, strict pre-employment screening processes will apply to the successful applicant. Referees will be contacted to assess suitability to work within our service and a Prohibited Persons Register clearance will be conducted.

- Experience of more than 2 years since qualification achieved
- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Hold current Asthma and Anaphylaxis training evidence
- Hold a current Certificate of Child Protection (or willingness to obtain)




- Hold a current driver's license
- Strong understanding of Child Safe Standards

Job tasks and responsibilities

- Uphold child safe practices, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing remain paramount at all times.
- Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the program in collaboration with our children, families and, team.
- Contribute to the educational program for the room including a portion of individual childdevelopment profiles, observations, and reflections, pedagogical documentation of ongoing project work, and contribution to the outdoor program
- Monthly team collaboration curriculum meetings with our team and our Educational Leader during work hours

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have more than 3 years of experience in the sector and be able to articulate an understanding and experience of:

- Team collaboration and communication skills
- Team-based leadership and mentorship
- Critical thinking skills
- Why relationships are crucial in our role as teachers
- The EYLF's Principles and Practices and how they relate to children's learning outcomes
- The concept of teachers as learners and a pedagogy of listening
- Sociocultural theoretical perspective in relation to early childhood education and care
- The rights of the child and your subsequent image of the child.

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📌 FULLTIME DIPLOMA EDUCATOR POSITION (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Elder Street Early Childhood Centre
📍 Newcastle City Council