Who we are:

Little Troopers Childcare recognises that early childhood is a crucial time in the development of children and we believe that ongoing engagement with families and the community are critical to a child's development. Our mission is to provide an early childhood education that is responsive to children's interests, learning capabilities and styles, enabling children to grow in confidence as they learn. We provide a home-like environment where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace. Little Troopers Childcare is committed to providing support and encouragement to children, families and the community. We are a very family-orientated centre with a dynamic team environment.

Role and responsibilities:

We're looking for passionate early childhood educators and a cook to join our supportive team to provide quality education and care services. You will work with a team of dedicated educators and assistants to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality Standards (NQS).

- Menu planning
- Prepare and serve fresh nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Cater for intolerances, allergies and special dietary needs
- Maintain high standards of food saftey, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Follow food safe food handling practices and according to relevant regulations
- Manage food supplies and ordering of kitchen stock

Create an innovative and stimulating environment that makes our Centre the choice for families within the local community

- Evaluate and keep appropriate records
- Supervise and support educators with programming and daily duties
- Liaise and consult with parents whilst maintaining confidentiality




- Comply with and maintain updated Centre policies and procedures
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders (children, educators and families)
- Support, guide and promote positive behaviours
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and self-development

We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety and childcare standards. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

Qualifications and experience required:

Essential qualifications:

- Food handling or Food supervisor certificate

- Menu planning

• Cert III, Diploma in Early Childhood

- Current first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Working with children check
- Knowledge of current Regulations, National Quality Standards, Children safe guidelines and ECA Code of Ethics
- Understanding of EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework)
- Experience in planning, programming, and observing with willingness to learn

Essential attributes:

- A caring nature
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Work well in a team workplace and individually
- Strong, confident and motivated personality with an ambition to provide education and care standards of excellence
- Skills that inspire and engage team members' commitment
- Commitment to the ECA Code of Ethics

Desirable:

- Experience within the childcare industry

Working hours:

- Cook 7am- 1pm
- Educator between 7am and 6pm (Full time position)

Advantages:

• Professional development provided

- Team events
- On-site parking
- Staff uniform provided
- Supportive, experienced cohesive team

Please forward your CV and cover letter through the Apply Button above.

📌 Early Childhood Educator and Cook (Ashbury)
🏢 Little Troopers Long Day Care
📍 Ashbury