Childcare Aide - Diploma Qualified

Job No: IWC103

Location: Leichhardt

Employment Status: Permanent Full time

No. of Vacancies: 3

Closing Date: 5 Mar 2017 AEDT

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The Inner West Council has a population of 185,000 people and covers an area 36 sq km and employs 1,250 people. Opportunities to build and shape the future of our new Council will be made available to external applicants. Join us as we work towards becoming the best Council in Sydney.

The Inner West Council is currently recruiting for permanent full time and part time Childcare Aide positions. We have positions available in our existing Children’s Centres at present, and also wish to place successful candidates in our brand new purpose built facility opening in the coming months in Leichhardt.

All Children’s Services positions are accountable for assisting the Co-ordinator/Nominated Supervisor and the team in the day to day operation of the Children’s Service . The successful applicant will also be expected to assist in the development and implementation of a safe, stimulating learning environment which supports a reflective and play based education curriculum in order that the needs of the children and their parents are adequately met. 

Our Long Day Care services operate with a rotating roster system. Shifts are 7.75 paid hours within centre operational hours which range from 7:15am to 6pm. All educators are required to participate fairly and equitably in the roster system. In addition, all educators are expected to be available to attend staff meetings after hours (with at least 1 weeks’ notice). We place a high importance on personal and professional development for all staff therefore some professional development and training opportunities are scheduled after hours (at least 1 months’ notice) in which educators are also expected to participate.

If you are a strong educator who is passionate about your professional development and work hard to ensure that children are provided with a stimulating environment and maximum learning opportunities we would love to hear from you.

Council also provides such benefits as a supportive management team, ongoing professional development, study assistance program and potential career progression opportunities . 

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Salary

$48,839 - $53,910 p.a + super, Permanent full time 35 hrs hrs/wk, 9 day fortnight.

$26.83 to $29.62 p/hr + super, Permanent part-time 23.25 hrs/wk

Requirements

Essential:

1. 2 year TAFE Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent.

2. Centre based child care experience.

3. Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and interest based programmes for individual children and groups of children.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of Child Development.

5. Knowledge of positive behaviour management and guidance techniques and strategies for children.

6. Knowledge of Quality Framework including National Quality Standards and the National Quality Framework including National Education and Care Services Regulations.

7. Ability to provide customer service and communicate and interact effectively with children, parents and staff.

8. Hold a Supervisor Certificate under the National Education and Care Services Regulations

9. Knowledge and understanding with a commitment to implement EEO & WH&S principles.

10. To demonstrate an awareness and maintain a high standard of quality customer service to which Leichhardt Council  is committed; providing accurate information in a prompt and courteous manner.

11. Must meet Child Protection Act requirements and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

12. Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certificate
    
    

 Desirable Criteria:

13. Identify and Respond to Children at Risk of Harm Statement of Attainment

14. Practical experience in incorporating the Early Years Learning Framework

15. Statement of Attainment in Nutrition and Menu Planning (HLTNA302B) and Safe Food Handling (THHGHs01B)

16. Knowledge of a Second Language
    
    

Enquiries

Leichhardt Service Centre - Natasha D'Ambrosio (02) 9367 9197

Closing Date

Sunday 5 March 2017,  at 11:30 pm

How to Apply

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