Certificate Iii Educator - Maternity Leave 12 Month (Gateshead)

**Position**: Certificate III Educator
- Maternity Leave 12 Month Contract **Location**: Felton Street Community Preschool Incorporated **Employment Type**: Full-time 38 Hours

**Commencement Date**: 31 January 2025

**About Us**: At Felton Street Community Preschool, we are passionate about creating an enriching and stimulating environment for young learners. We are an "Exceeding" rated service committed to fostering children's development through play-based learning. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic **Certificate III Educator** to join our experienced team on a **12-month maternity leave contract**. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about play-based learning, programming and delivering high-quality educational experiences for children.

At Felton Street Community Preschool, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3-5 years. Our team fosters a supportive, inclusive, and creative learning environment that celebrates diversity and individual growth.

**Position Overview**: As a Certificate III Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a rich, child-centred educational program that meets the individual needs of each child. You will be responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, and ensuring that the environment is safe, welcoming, and engaging for children aged 3-5 years.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with the team to develop, implement, and assess engaging and educational programs.
- Observe and document children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through purposeful play and planned activities.
- Ensure the workplace is safe, inclusive, and supportive of children’s needs.
- Contribute to the overall daily operations of the preschool, including maintaining a clean and well-organized learning space.

**Key Requirements**:

- Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working with children in a preschool or early childhood education setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
- A passion for children’s learning and development, with a commitment to providing high-quality education.
- A valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one).
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management certification (or willingness to obtain).

**Desirable**:

- Experience in programming and planning based on individual children’s interests and needs.

**Why Choose Us?**
- **Exceeding NQS**: Join a high-quality preschool setting where you’ll be supported by experienced educators.
- **Mentorship & Support**: Receive training, guidance, and mentoring from qualified professionals to help you succeed in your career.
- **Career Development**: We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our team.
- **Working Hours**:As a community based preschool we operate during school terms and staff are committed to training and development for 1-2 days during school holidays. Non-term time is a time for educator wellbeing and development. Operational hours are 8:30-4:30.

If you're a passionate early childhood educator with a love for programming and providing high-quality learning experiences, we would love to hear from you!

**How to Apply**: For further inquiries, please contact us on 49 430 520

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in early childhood education!

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $24.00
- $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/12/2024 Expected Start Date: 31/01/2025 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pubjw