New Start Early Learning Centre (operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre) is a Long day care centre providing high-quality care for children aged six weeks to six years. We are seeking a passionate and reliable Child Care Worker to join our close-knit team on a full-time basis. This position requires a dedicated educator who demonstrates initiative, maintains strong relationships with children and families, and is willing to assist in service operations beyond classroom responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of your allocated learning environment.
- Provide high-quality education and care that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Ensure supervision of children is active, adequate and efficient at all times, and implement and maintain clear expectations for children when establishing limits of appropriate behaviour.
- Develop holistic and culturally responsive education programs and responses to all children, within the context of their families and communities.
- Structure indoor and outdoor environments and activities with a balance of active and passive learning areas to guide children to participate constructively, to explore, to learn, and to interact positively with other children through play.
- Assist in developing individual learning plans and documenting children's progress through observations and assessments.
- Build and maintain warm, respectful, and stable relationships with children and families to promote a sense of security and continuity.
- Support children's behaviour and wellbeing using positive guidance strategies.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning setting, indoors and outdoors.
- Contribute to team discussions, reflective practices, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
About you
- Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Minimum 1 year of full time experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (HLTAID012 or equivalent).
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
- Excellent knowledge of child development in the 0–6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs.
- Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to the leadership team on the planning and implementation of education and care programs within the service.
- Experience in undertaking educational program planning to meet the needs of all children within the service.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build trusting relationships with children and families, promoting long-term engagement and continuity of care.
About us
New Start Early Learning Centre (operated by Kindy Castle Child Care Centre) is a Long day care centre providing high-quality care for children aged six weeks to six years.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $80,000 per annum + superannuation.
- Opportunities for leadership involvement and mentoring.
- Supportive team culture and experienced management.
- Access to professional development and training.
- A team-oriented environment that values long-term educators–child relationships.
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