Early Childhood Educator

• Engaging with children in interactions at activities and groups.
• Providing support to assist children develop functional play skills and learning.
• Active supervision of all children in all spaces.
• Attending to routine tasks such as cleaning, cooking with children, developing portfolios of children’s learning.
• Participating in meetings to develop curriculums, critically reflect, and implement.

Ongoing professional development is a priority component of the role. Training is diverse and inclusive of individual, team, and whole service delivery. Orientation is extensive and supported by team members across the service.

For more information on the role click here for the Position Description


About the Possum Place Team:

Possum Place Child Care Centre is an Exceeding service providing care for families employed by Hunter New England LHD. Teamwork and communication are critical to our culture as we work towards the best outcomes for every child. Communication is an evolving process through discussion, training, and meeting.

Our team is diverse in interests and abilities. All team members are provided with opportunities to use their strengths to extend the role of educator. The Performance Development Review system identifies individual and team priorities for development. The team is committed to ongoing critical reflection as a source of curriculum planning and implementation. Engagement with the wider professional Early Childhood community is undertaken through networking, professional development, and collaboration.


About you:

We're looking for a motivated professional willing to contribute to the ongoing dynamics of the service. Involvement in curriculum design and implementation is inclusive of communication, learning new skill sets and sharing knowledge. Of high importance to the position is the health, safety, and wellbeing of children through supervision and teamwork. Engagement within the team is essential to ensuring the wellbeing of each team member. As a team member, the ability to advocate for self and others will provide an inclusive workplace and educational environment.


Requirements:

• Completion of Diploma of Children's Services; Associate Diploma Social Studies (Child Care); Certificate Child Care Studies; Child Care Certificate; Certificate III - Child Studies; or other recognised relevant qualification in similar educational and child related disciplines eg. primary teaching, psychology, social welfare which are inclusive of child development and communication or working towards any of these qualifications.
• Current NSW Department of Education and Communities approved child protection qualification.

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.