Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker
- Full-time
About Golden Wattle
Golden Wattle Early Education is a welcoming early learning centre located in Ultimo, close to UTS, Central Station and Broadway. We value meaningful learning, strong family partnerships, regular community excursions and a supportive team culture.
Currently, we are seeking a caring and motivated Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker to join our team in Ultimo.
About the role
As an Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker, you will:
You will support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through responsive care, play-based learning and positive relationships with children and families. This role suits an educator who works collaboratively and is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive early childhood education and care environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the daily operation, routines and transitions of the room in collaboration with other educators.
• Work collaboratively with and support other educators to maintain consistent, high-quality practices
• Plan and implement an engaging, play-based educational program aligned with the EYLF
• Support children’s school readiness, independence and social-emotional development
• Ensure documentation, observations and learning experiences are meaningful and current
• Build warm, professional relationships with children and families
• Support and supervise children's daily routines, personal care and hygiene practices, while maintaining strong supervision, health, safety and child-protection practices
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Director, Educational Leader and leadership team
• Support continuous improvement and preparation for assessment and rating
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
• An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA.
• Relevant experience working in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Standard and relevant education and care requirements.
• An understanding of child development, positive behavior guidance and inclusive practice.
• The ability to contribute to learning programs, observations and documentation.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Current child-protection training appropriate to the role.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Australian working rights
We are looking for someone who is:
• Warm, nurturing and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Respectful of children’s individual needs, cultures and family backgrounds.
• Calm and professional when responding to challenges.
• Willing to learn, reflect on their practice and contribute to a supportive team.
• Committed to child safety and ongoing professional development.
Golden Wattle Early Education is committed to child safety. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their understanding of child-safe practices and complete the necessary employment screening and reference checks.
Annual base salary: 81000+ superannuation
Only eligible and short-listed applicants will be considered.