Educator - Certificate III - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Greystanes in Parramatta

Ambrose® is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing Early Years Learning and School Age Care services. With a team of 550 employees and growing, we currently operate over 50 school age care and early years education services across Catholic schools in the Greater Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains region.

Working in our Early Education team you will be able to inspire and empower students through engaging lessons and personalised support. Make a difference in young lives by fostering a love for learning and cultivating essential skills for success.

Responsibilities:

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families and the community
• Implementing the policies and associated procedures of the organisation at all times
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of the service's operations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Qualifications
• Certificate III in Children's Services
• Current Working with Children Check
• Valid Child Safety Training Certification
• First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis Certification
• Experience
• A minimum of 6 months' experience in an approved early years education and care service is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum, supporting curriculum development and documenting children's learning and development.
• Experience in planning and programming for individual children and groups using emergent curriculum
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Standards
• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Childhood Australia Code of ethics to apply these to personal practices and goals.
• Understanding and knowledge of child and brain development theory
• Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
• Understanding of the Education and Care Services Regulations 2011

Benefits of a career with us:

• Retail discounts through Flare Benefits program
• Access to Fitness Passport (900+ facilities) for you and your family
• 25% discount on childcare fees* (*conditions apply)
• Growing organisation with career progression opportunities
• Regular training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program & free flu vaccinations
• Candidate referral program

Working at Ambrose, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating a nurturing environment. Community Ventures is the trading name of Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited, a not-for-profit charity supporting communities within the Parramatta Diocese. We are committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. Ensuring the safety, health, and wellbeing of every child remains the paramount priority within Ambrose's Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, learn, and grow, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.