Certificate III Educator Permanent Full time38 hours per week, Monday to Friday @ 7.6 hours per day Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. The joy you'll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.
More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child's world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.
Big smiles and bigger opportunities We're Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.
Right now, we're looking for a Certificate III Educator for our Barrack Heights Community Preschool - an 'Exceeding NQS' rated service in Barrack Heights. At Barrack Heights, we believe we are the second most important part of each family's day, as they enter our early learning centre, they will be able to grow, be supported, be nurtured and learn through our play-based curriculum that is inclusive for all children birth-5 years.
Our very well thought out curriculum focuses on each child's individual needs and development whilst also including theorists, the early years learning framework and the national quality standards as we continue to grow and support each child's overarching needs to provide the best quality foundation of early childhood education and care.
Our environment allows for free flowing both in natural and built spaces that allow all children to make decisions for their own learning and development, continuing to strengthen their wellbeing, needs and interests.
A supportive and safe workplace When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There's a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what's expected and needed in any situation. Everyone's in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.
We treasure the expertise of our educators As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a critical role in shaping young minds. You will create happy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives. You'll bring fun, laughter and play to each day, but most importantly, you'll create magical moments for children to experiment and grow.
What your work will involve Providing quality education and care to all childrenContributing to planning educational programs that supports a child's learning to meet their goalsBuilding strong relationships with children, families, and the community What you need to succeed Commitment to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthyDedication to improving the lives and minds of children, families, and the communityA fun-loving attitude and big smile! How to apply Please send us: A copy of your resumeA brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference. Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
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