Diploma Educator I Barrack Heights Community Preschool

Diploma Educator I Barrack Heights Community Preschool

BFS Children’s Services – Barrack Heights NSW

Workingat Big FatSmile,there’salotto smile about.The trustyou’llbe given in exchange for yourexpertise.The freedomyou’llbegiven to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day.And the beautiful relationshipsyou’llform with peers,children,and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further.You’llfind meaningful career paths withopportunities forfurther development andpromotionsacross ourcentresandhead office.
• Professional learning and growthareat the heart of everything we do, fromlearningmoreaboutinfant-toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, culturalimmersionand truth telling, toleadership through a neuroscience lens – these aresomeof the things our people havebenefitedfrom.
• Support to further your studies, suchasscholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paidpracand more.
• Save money withour Perks Hubwhich hasgreat deals and discounts from over 500 major retailersand the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing,homewares, tech,traveland more.
• Access to ourWellnessHubwhich has a wealth ofcuratedcontentfocused onyour wellbeing,plusmonthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
• Aholistic approachto your wellbeing with ouremployeeassistanceprogram, including counselling,First Nationsclinicians,health assessments, financial and legal support,and a dedicated manager hotline.
• Save with a60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.
• Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists andexpertise, such assafeguarding,inclusionprofessionals,and pedagogy and practicespecialists.

Right now, we’re looking for a Diploma Educator for our Barrack Heights Community Preschool – an ‘Exceeding NQS’ rated service in Barrack Heights. Our centre has an abundance of indoor and outdoor space that enables children to have access to a curriculum that promotes the wellbeing and development of the whole child. We also focus on sustainability and teaching the children how to nurture and respect their environments.

Our location near the local shopping centre, library, community garden and Blackbutt Forest allows us to develop and foster connections with the community.We also provide a Transition to School Program for all children going to school the following year, run by a university-trained Early Childhood Teacher. We support the needs of the children to ensure they are prepared for big school by nurturing their social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.

As anEarly Childhood Educator,you’llplay a critical role in shaping young minds.You’llcreatehappy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives.You’llbringfun, laughter andplay toeach day,but most importantly,you’llcreate magicalmoments forchildren to experiment and grow.

What your work will involve

• Providing quality education and care to all children
• Contributing to planning educational programsthat supportsa child’s learning to meet their goals
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

What you need to succeed

• Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy
• Dedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the community
• Afun-lovingattitude andbigsmile!

Our commitment to safeguarding children

Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at Big Fat Smile. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect.

This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child safe culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need:

• A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• A cleared National Criminal Record Check
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
• Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

At Big Fat Smile we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’reBig Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia.We’reearly education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care andout of school hours care centres, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Join us andyou’llbe smilingtoo, whenyou make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.

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