Early Childhood Educator

Grey Ward Children's Centre is looking for a full-time Educator to join our team. The remuneration is AU$75,000-78,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation.

Task and responsibilities

• Building warm, respectful, and nurturing relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing, sense of belonging, and overall development
• Assisting in preparing materials, equipment, and environments for children’s learning, recreational, and educational activities
• Following the lead of room educators and helps implement planned learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Preparing, conducting, and participating in activities for children, including reading, games, and play-based learning experiences
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement at all times
• Guiding children’s behaviour in a positive and supportive manner, promoting social, emotional, and developmental skills
• Supporting children’s daily routines, including transitions, meals, rest periods, and hygiene practices
• Following all service policies and procedures, including child protection, health and safety, and operational guidelines
• Communicating respectfully and professionally with children, families, and colleagues to build positive relationships and support effective teamwork
• Adapting to different rooms, age groups, and service needs with flexibility, professionalism, and a strong team-focused attitude
• Maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical and professional standards in line with the ECA Code of Ethics
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure a clean, safe, organised, and welcoming environment for children and families
• Responding positively to direction, guidance, and feedback from educators and leaders to ensure consistency and high-quality practice across the service

Qualification and experience

• Minimum AQF Diploma in Children’s Education and Care or equivalent, as recognised by licensing authorities
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as an educator in a childcare centre

Other Requirements

• Child Protection Qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Clear Working with Children Check
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Ability to work effectively within a team and engage positively with children and families.

About Company

Grey Ward Children's Centre is a vibrant early-childhood service located at 253 Wright Street, Adelaide SA 5000. We strive to enrich the lives of children, families and staff by acknowledging that each child is a unique individual, belonging to a family within our culturally diverse community. 
We provide a warm, stimulating and challenging environment tailored to individual learning styles, developmental needs, interests and personalities within a caring community. 
We also recognise each child’s competencies and present opportunities through play to build confidence in new experiences and develop life skills.