Job Description

Experienced Educators - Permanent & Casual Positions

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Permanent & Casual Positions Available for Experienced Educators - Must have completed an approved qualification.

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Permanent & Casual Positions Available for Experienced Educators - Must have completed an approved qualification.

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ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

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Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age.

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Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

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ABOUT THE SERVICE

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As our motto is "To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge", we are looking for an experienced educators of various qualifications to join the team within our Bella Vista service.

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Kinda-Mindi, Bella Vista is a 124-place service with 6 rooms, plus a children's cafeteria for meal times and two dedicated staff spaces - one for rest and another for programming and study. Parking is available on-site and we are also close to public transport.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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We are looking for experienced educators who hold one of the following qualifications - Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor of Education/Teaching for ECEC - for permanent and casual roles within our service.

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Educators must be passionate and committed to the provision of environments and practices that support our goal to motivate, stimulate and challenge the children within our service.

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The right candidate will be versatile for rostering purposes across opening hours. The role will involve working alongside other ECT's, Diploma and Certificate III educators, facilitating a high quality curriculum and school readiness program.

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You will have the ongoing support of a dedicated Educational Leader to encourage and inspire both you and the team on curriculum decision making and throughout your research and reflective practice.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

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- Contribute to individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.
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- Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.
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- Provision and maintenance of environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.
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- Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.
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- Engage in reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.
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- Advocate for the rights of children and their families.
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- Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.
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Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. The ability to work between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm is helpful.

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The role is due to commence ASAP - however we are willing to wait through relevant notice periods for the right people.

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ABOUT YOU

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Qualification Criteria

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You will have one of the following qualifications:

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- ACECQA approved Diploma qualification; or
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- ACECQA approved Certificate III qualification; or
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- ACECQA approved Bachelor of Education/Teaching for Early Childhood Education.
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AND

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- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate/s (E.g. 004 or 012).
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- Completion of accredited child protection course (E.g. CHCPRT001, CHCPRT025)
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- Completion of required child safety training (Geccko - Foundations).
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Essential Criteria

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You will also have:

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- 2+ years of paid work experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector (Work placements and practicums are not included for experience purposes).
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- A sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, including National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.
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- A passion for developing, planning and implementing an innovative educational program with a commitment to inclusive early childhood practice and social justice.
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- A deep understanding of child safety and protection, and the National Child Safe Principles.
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- A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.
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- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
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- Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred.
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- Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number.
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Desirable:

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Experience with online documentation programs.

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BENEFITS

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- Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.
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- ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.
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- Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.
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- Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.
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- Networking opportunities.
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- FUNDED professional development opportunities, including conferences.
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- FUNDED CPR/first aid and child protection training annually.
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- Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support.
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- Uniforms, including hats, are provided.
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- Parking is onsite.
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- Close to public transport - bus.
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MORE INFORMATION

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If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

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Amy Smith - Centre Director

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**********@kinda-mindi.com.au

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(02) 8610 3***

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