Educator - Children's Services
Job No:
BOG113
Location:
Nyngan
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about the education and care of young children? Do you have a creative flair, patience and good communication skills? Are you caring, compassionate and have empathy for young children?
If you enjoy working in and contributing to a team environment and want to provide a high quality service to the families of Bogan Shire, then this fantastic opportunity to join the Children Services Team as an Educator at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre is exactly what you’re looking for.
The NSW Government now has fee-free training places available for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. So if you are interested in gaining your qualification in child care, now is the time to do so – get paid while you work towards your free qualification!
To be successful in this role you will have experience working with children, be self-motivated with a willingness to contribute to a team environment and provide a high quality service to the families, children and visitors of Bogan Shire.
This position will assist with implementing daily routines by preparing and conducting activities for children, maintaining ongoing records of children’s development, forming positive and nurturing relationships with children, ensuring the environment is safe, supportive, stimulating and educational. You will develop and foster curiosity, exploration and problem solving and ensure each child has a sense of belonging.
Conditions
- Hours of work are Monday to Friday 35 hours per week.
Salary Benefits
- Remuneration at Grade 3 of Council’s salary system ($1,120.20 - $1,213.05 per week)
- 4 weeks Annual Leave
- Access to Sick and Carer’s Leave
- 11.5% superannuation
- Council provided uniform
- Ongoing professional development support
- Priority of Access for childcare at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre for your 0-5 year old children
- Discounted Child Care at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre
- Access to salary sacrificed childcare at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre
Please click here to view the full Position Description.
About the Community
Nyngan and Bogan Shire are great communities. Nyngan, with its surrounding villages is widely seen as an attractive and safe small rural town with a functioning, supportive community that has access to a range of local services including schools, an early learning day care centre, emergency and health facilities including a new medical centre, a variety of sporting and community organisations and a number of businesses including supermarkets, cafes and clubs. All this, in a friendly and safe environment.
How to Apply
To apply please fill in the form below. You will be required to answer questions addressing the essential criteria found in the Position Description and will need to upload a cover letter and resume, including 2 referees before 4.30pm Friday 1 November 2024.
Once you start your application you will not be able to save and return to it later. Please allow yourself enough time to address the selection criteria and have digital copies of your resume and cover letter ready to upload.
Should you have any questions regarding the position or the application process please contact the People and Community Department on 02 6835 9000.
Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.