Education and Care Practitioner-Acton

AI Job Summary

Must have an ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Education and Care.

Need current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services).

Excellent written/verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

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Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • Cert III

Pay Rate

$28.85 AUD – $35.31 AUD (Month)

Description

Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. The Early Childhood Educator will work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role:

We are seeking Education and Care Practitioners to join our Acton Education and Care Service. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team to deliver a quality play-based program for children’s development in Long Day Care.

Education and Care Practitioner role

PPT

Long Day Care

In this role, you will:

Uphold the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.

Provide meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences that nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and growth.

Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Create engaging and welcoming room setups that promote exploration and learning

Document and reflect on children’s learning and development

Collaborate with families to build strong partnerships, share insights about children’s learning, and ensure continuity between home and the service.

Commit to your own professional growth and development

Always work in line with Lady Gowrie Tasmania’s policies, procedures, and the National Quality Framework

What we offer you:

A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support

Guidance from your Service Manager and Educational Leaders across our services to support pedagogy and practice

Opportunities for ongoing career development and learning

15% fee discount for team members’ children that attend our services

ECA learning hub subscription with lots of training, yearly child protection, first aid, food safety and allergy training.

What you’ll bring:

An ACECQA-approved Certificate III Education and care.

Previous experience in a similar role and a demonstrated strong commitment to child safety

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, with willingness to learn and apply the Early Years Learning Framework

A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)

How to apply:

As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.

For further information please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.au.

Company Overview

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a trusted, respected & values-based organisation which provides a holistic suite of quality services that enable Tasmanian children to thrive. Its mandate of ‘Children First’ underpins all its programs and services. Lady Gowrie Tasmania was established in 1939 and is Tasmania’s largest early education and care provider.