Child Care Aide
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Join us for an exciting opportunity! Were offering temporary fulltime and parttime positions for Diploma qualified Child Care educators. Youll be part of our notforprofit Child Care Services known for exceeding or meeting national quality education standards.
If you have previous centrebased experience youre in an excellent position to implement curriculum for children aged 0 to 12 years. Take the next step in your career with us and make a positive impact on young lives!
Roles available encompass Long Day Care PreSchool Vacation Care and Before and After School Care settings in multiple locations in the Penrith LGA!
Your day will involve
- Supporting our dedicated educational leaders in coordinating activities and programs to create a stimulating learning environment for our developing children
- Assist in implementing programming tailored to children aged 0 to 12 years
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with children families and the broader community
- Maintain records and documents related to childrens attendance behaviour and developmental milestones
What are we looking for
- Experience and passion for working with children creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- Working with children check (WWC)
- Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012
- Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
- Team player contributing and upholding organisational values
- Ability to work under pressure prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently
- Available to work hours between 6:30am 6pm
Whats on offer
- Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential
- 15 days personal leave per year
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Access to fitness passport
- Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
Commencing hourly rate: $34.22 $39.61 plus 11.5 superannuation.
About Penrith City Council
Join Penrith City Council where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life so were committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.
As the largest local government childcare service provider in NSW we annually cater to over 4000 children across 53 childcare services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children we offer various childcare services including Long Day Care Vacation and Out of School Hours Care Preschools and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual social and physical development of the children in our care.
This position has been identified as a ChildRelated position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
If youre ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in childcare apply now to be part of our team!
Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite
You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
For further information about the position please contact Anna Talent Acquisition Specialist on
Closing Date: Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing your application.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) principles.
Employment Type
Full-Time
