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NSW Government -Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Hiring for Early Childhood Educator Job at Sydney Full Time

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Three Years OR Four Years Trained Teacher (dependant on qualifications and experience)
Remuneration: 61140 – 89815 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ331646

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you’ll be doing

IN RESPECT OF CURRICULUM

  • guide & support educators to plan, implement & evaluate the curriculum, ensuring an anti-bias approach

  • create a friendly, secure & stimulating learning environment for children

  • maintain records, rolls, medical/accident reports, sign-in books & relevant requirements

IN RESPECT OF CHILDREN

  • treat each child with dignity & respect taking into account cultural, socio-economic & other differences/similarities

  • implement curriculum utilising child development & interests

  • be responsible for all children

  • consult the Director prior to discussing children’s records

  • advocate for & make appropriate, responsible decisions regarding the needs & welfare of children

  • report any child protection issues/incidents to the Director and/or The Child Protection Helpline

  • work with 0-6 year olds or 5-12 year olds at Vacation Care

IN RESPECT OF EDUCATORS

  • attend all staff, room & menu meetings

  • provide input & resources to support professional development

  • work co-operatively in planning & operations

  • maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality & interpersonal skills

IN RESPECT OF FAMILIES

  • develop good rapport with families

  • share information with children’s families appropriately & constructively along with any concerns

  • be involved in all methods of parent communication

  • maintain confidentiality & respect families individual needs, backgrounds & situations

IN RESPECT OF SERVICE

  • participate in ongoing professional development & training for teacher accreditation

  • attend & participate in meetings & conferences

  • develop co-operative relationships with educators to ensure a smooth operating Service & a caring, secure, active environment for children

  • assume an equal share of housekeeping duties

  • ensure equipment is respected & maintained to an optimal level of safety & assist with minor repairs

  • report shortages in provisions, so that re-orders can be placed

  • be responsible for security when opening/locking up

  • abide by & adhere to all Service policies & participate in reviews

  • abide by grievance procedures & work towards positive resolutions

  • assist in briefing, supervising & evaluating students, voluntary helpers or visitors

  • maintain required educator/child ratios

  • participate in Educator reviews & appraisals

  • participate in Quality Improvement & Planning

  • ensure the Director is informed of any issues as they arise which may affect the children, other educators or the smooth running of the service

  • other duties as requested by the Director

  • Bachelor of Teaching or Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

  • Current First Aid Certificate approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority

  • Sound knowledge of child development with the aptitude to build a curriculum for children of various ages, interests and abilities

  • Understanding of National Quality and Early Years Learning Frameworks

  • Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication

  • Ability to develop partnerships with families

  • Experience working as part of a professional team

  • Experience using MicroSoft office

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity – we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

Applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.

ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are required for Category A positions (refer to NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases).

ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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For role related queries or questions contact Suzanne Dearling on [email protected]

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 28/08/2022

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