About the role

The role involves promoting a culture of mutual respect and working collaboratively with the Director and other staff members to deliver a high-quality Early Childhood Education and Out of School Hours Care service. This service must align with all aspects of the National Quality Framework, while also inspiring a love of learning and building a strong foundation for each child's future success. You will be responsible for observing and assessing each child's individual needs and adapting your approach to support diverse learning styles. Additionally, you'll communicate with families and caregivers to build strong partnerships that enhance the educational experiences of all children.

Key responsibilities

- Provide adequate supervision, education and care to children from birth up to school aged children that adheres to all aspects of the National law and regulations, Work Health and Safety legislation, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework, My Time, Our Place Framework, Child Protection legislation and the Infants' Home vision, mission, policies, procedures and strategic goals.

- Respond with sensitivity to the needs of individual children and their families, respecting diversities in age, sex, developmental level, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural background.

- Engage and respectfully maintain open lines of communication with parents or carers

- Provide information support and feedback to parents or carer in line with parent or carer expectations

- Develop, document and implement educational programs that reflect appropriate framework (EYLF & MTOP) to stimulate,



engage and enhance children's learning.

- Maintain the dignity and rights of every child at all times through maintaining high expectations of each child's capabilities.

- Ensure children's health and wellbeing is maintained during all times.

- Provide children with a safe and suitable environment that promotes children's learning.

- Support children to be active participants in their learning through a holistic and integrated approach.

- Attend and participate in Professional Development Opportunities and work in collaboration with the director to plan Career development.

About you

- Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

- Current First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificate suitable for a childcare setting and ability to maintain

- Current and valid Positive Notice for working with children blue card

- Police Check

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements and standards for childcare.

- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff through formal and informal communication channels

- Comply with all work health and safety legislation, Councils Work Health and Safety Management System, and Council policies/procedures/work instructions and codes of practice.

- Adhere to behaviours, responsibilities, and actions identified within Council's Code of Conduct.

About us

Croydon Shire Council Community Services and Early Childhood Education department operates the Croydon Childcare Centre, delivering Early Childhood Education and Out of School Hours Care services aligned with the National Quality Framework.

📌 Childcare Educator (Qualified) (Croydon)
🏢 Croydon Shire Council
📍 Croydon