Child Care Worker

About Edge

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Edge, it’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. So, if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people.

With over 51 centres across the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Queensland, Edge Early Learning is creating a new leaf in early childhood education. We are deliberate and thoughtful in delivering exceptional foundations for lifelong learning for children, families, team members and individual communities.

About Our Port Augusta Centre

Edge Early Learning Port Augusta provides quality childcare and kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to school age.

Our spacious classrooms are filled with modern resources that enable children to explore and learn through our inquiry-based approach and play-based learning. Inquiry based education is all about dynamic learning where our Educators start by posing questions or scenarios to trigger curiosity and encourage children to investigate their findings.

“Our children learn and explore through play, with our Educators continuing to support families through links to home-life routines and building strong relationships with our families” – Karen – Centre Director

About you our new Edge Child Care Educator/Child Care Worker?

• Have a passion for working with children, genuinely wanting to give them the best start to life through play-based education.
• Desire to have a positive impact on their behaviour and social development which will lead to their bright future.
• Supporting the Lead Educator/Teacher at planning, preparation and delivery on the room program that is guided by the centre policies.
• Supervise and lead children in all daily activities, including play time, reading hour, art projects, and snack and lunch time.
• Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• Have sound professional written and verbal communication.
• Have a strong level of professionalism and an understanding of professional boundaries.
• Liaise with families, caregivers, and your colleagues regarding the children – seek to understand the children’s needs, interests, motivations, etc and work with the Lead Educator to accommodate for their specific needs and interests.
• Perform First Aid and comfort to children where necessary and complete associated documentation in a professional and timely manner.

Ensure an organised, clean and healthy environment for all children.

To be considered for a role, you will enjoy forming on-going professional relationships with families and team members. You will have a passion and love for working with children, whilst holding the following:

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• The candidate has minimum two year of experience in the relevant field.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Child Protection Training Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Friendly, positive and approachable attitude.

You’ll have knowledge of the National Quality Framework and an understanding of the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework. You’ll thrive on working within a team and enjoy having some fun along the way.

Why work for Edge?

As an Edge team member, you’ll receive:

• Above Award Wages plus Birthday Leave
• Opportunities to develop your career further within a new and growing organisation.
• 95% Team Member Childcare Discounts
• Full uniform provided on commencement and an annual allowance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and internal networking opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Access to experienced and passionate Program and Practice Managers

Salary

$56,200 – $57,300

If you have the drive and passion to become an industry leader in a state of the art working environment, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply now!

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,200.00 – $57,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Flexible hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Required)