Warrumbungle Shire Council Hiring for Educator (Job Share) (7.5 hours) Job at Coonabarabran Full Time

Department: Community Services

Reports to: Senior Supervisor Children’s Services

Salary Range: $29.93 – $34.15 per hour + superannuation

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. Our scenic location, amongst friendly country communities, provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.

Please note, to comply with the COVID Public Health Order requirements, it is mandatory that Children’s Services staff are fully vaccinated. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Purpose of the Position

The Educator is responsible for the care and education of a group of children, in a designated room, in conjunction with other members of staff. The Educator contributes to the planning, programming and routines for the designated room and individual children. The Educator may at times be delegated the duties of Classroom 2IC and Acting Room Leader and would be responsible for the designated room during that time. The Educator may at times be delegated to duties at Connect Five Children’s Services and Coonabarabran After School and Vacation Care.

This position is a job share arrangement and will work 1 day (7.5 hours) per week on Friday.

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Essential Requirements

Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct

Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children’s Services

Experience working with children, parents, community and staff in a childcare setting

Demonstrated ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of a quality play-based programme for an early childhood education and care environment

Demonstrated ability to relate well to children of all ages, in particular children aged 0-6 years

Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills to enable effective communication with children, colleagues and families

Demonstrated appropriate level of computer skills, relevant to the early childhood education and care environment

Demonstrated willingness to engage in ongoing professional development

Experience working as a member of a small team

Class “C” driver’s licence

Desirable Requirements

Diploma in Children’s Services or actively studying for a Diploma in Children’s Services

Experience working in a children’s service in a Local Government setting

Experience in the delivery of centre-based and mobile children’s services

Experience working with vulnerable children and their families

Able to be appointed as a person in day to Day Charge (PIDTDC), Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader, as required

Food Safety Supervisor

Required Certifications

Fully vaccinated for COVID-19

NSW Working with Children Check

National Police Check (Criminal History Check)

First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis

Child Protection Training (minimum CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT002)

Food Handler

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 29 May 2022.

For enquiries, please contact Organisation Development on 6849 2000.

You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council.