Trainee Early Childhood Educator
Job No:
COB2549
Location:
Cobar
ABOUT US
Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (residential aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Cobar and Euabalong.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
Our Early Learning Centre (ELC) opened in October 2024 and was purpose-built to exceed best practice, providing a modern, welcoming environment for children and families.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a kind, caring and reliable individual to help our team deliver high-quality education and care for the children at our long daycare service.
The sucessfull candidate will be supported to deliver engaging programs that build children's confidence and capability through play. Most importantly, we need a team player who is willing to listen, learn, and build positive relationships with children and families to create a safe, fun, and nurturing learning environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Lead Educator of each room, all educators are responsible for:
- Implementing our play based learning program
- Assisting with the documentaiton of children's learning and development
- Maintaining a safe and welcoming learning environment
- Ensuring the room operates in accordance with the required standards, legislation, and regulations.
The Early Learning Centre (affectionately known as the ELC) currently has three rooms - infants (6mths-2yrs), toddlers (2-3yrs), and preschool (3-5yrs). Our new service has allowed us to offer a significant number of additional placements for families within our community, but there is still a strong demand, so we need to keep growing.
Cobar Shire Council is committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people. All applicants will undergo background checks, including working with children check (if over 18 years of age), reference checking, and must comply with our child protection policies to ensure a safe environment for all.
This is a full time position, working 38 hours each week - including paid training time. The successful applicant will complete a Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care through supported online learning.
The wage will be dependent on age ranging from $22.77 - $26.06 per hour + the Workforce Retention allowance.
To apply, please attach a cover letter telling us why you would be a strong candidate fo this role, together with a copy of your current resume.
The position description for this role can be reviewed here.
Shortlisted candidates must undergo a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.