Children'S Services Educator

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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The Sydney Children's Hospital Network has an exciting opening for a Diploma Trained Educator at The Children's Hospital at Westmead Child Care Centre in our 0-3 year old room.

You will be required to work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday on a rotating roster between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm with an accrued day of per month. Working within a professional, supportive team environment with the Director and staff on all matters important to the smooth running of a work based, 40 place Child Care Centre located in a spacious natural environment, catering to children between the ages of 0-6 years of age and a 30 place Vacation Care Service as required.

Salary packaging is available to enhance benefits we also offer free professional development and learning opportunities for career development.

• Where you'll be working

The Sydney Children's Hospital Network has an exciting opening for a Diploma Trained Educator at The Children's Hospital at Westmead Child Care Centre in our 0-3 year old room. You will be required to work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday on a rotating roster between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm with an accrued day of per month. Working within a professional, supportive team environment with the Director and staff on all matters important to the smooth running of a work based, 40 place Child Care Centre located in a spacious natural environment, catering to children between the ages of 0-6 years of age and a 30 place Vacation Care Service as required. Salary packaging is available to enhance benefits we also offer free professional development and learning opportunities for career development.

• What you'll be doing

IN RESPECT OF CURRICULUM

• consult with educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach
• create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children at all times plan, prepare & set
• up / pack away the environment
• maintain records, rolls, medical / accident reports, sign-in books & relevant administrative requirements

IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN

• treat each child with dignity & respect taking into account cultural, socio-economic & other differences / similarities
• implement curriculum utilising child development & interests in a flexible manner
• plan for short / long term development of each child in your immediate care
• be responsible for large or small groups
• liaise with families in a positive manner about the development of their child
• consult the Nominated supervisor prior to discussing children's records
• make appropriate & responsible decisions regarding the needs & welfare of children
• report any child protection issues / incidents to the Nominated Supervisor and / or The Child Protection Helpline
• work with 0-6 year olds or 5-12 year olds at Vacation Care

IN RESPECT OF EDUCATORS

• attend all staff, room & menu meetings
• provide input & resources to support professional development
• work co-operatively in planning & operations
• maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality & interpersonal skills

IN RESPECT OF FAMILIES

• develop good rapport with families
• share information with children's families appropriately & constructively along with any concerns
• be involved in all methods of parent communication
• maintain confidentiality & respect families individual needs, backgrounds & situations

IN RESPECT OF SERVICE

• participate in meetings, conferences & training courses
• develop co-operative relationships with educators to ensure a smooth operating Service & a caring, secure, active environment for children at all times
• maintain equipment & assist with minor repairs
• report shortages in provisions, so that re-orders can be placed
• be responsible for security when opening / locking up
• attend Committee meetings
• abide by & adhere to all Service policies & participate in reviews
• abide by grievance procedures & work towards positive resolutions
• assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students, voluntary helpers or visitors
• maintain required educator / child ratios at all times
• participate in Educator reviews & appraisals
• participate in Quality Improvement & Planning
• other duties as requested by the Nominated Supervisor
• Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
• Sound knowledge of