Full Time Early Childhood Educator

Abbotsford Long Day Care Centre is a 55 place, community based, not for profit Centre, located in Sydney’s inner west. We are seeking educators to join our dynamic and well supported team, and help us to continue to strive towards excellence in early childhood education. Established for 37 years, our high quality and well-resourced Centre is strongly supported by our Management Committee.  

We enjoy and offer:

• Natural and aesthetic environments, landscaped play grounds, and store rooms brimming with an extensive range of resources and equipment.

• Above award conditions (Enterprise Agreement), including one hour paid lunch breaks. Currently receiving additional Worker Retention Grant.

• Allocated programming days and a paid programming allowance.

• Overtime to attend staff meetings, monthly RDOs, pupil free days, and a generous training budget.

• Regular professional development and the benefits of working as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and innovative team.

• Parental Leave - 2 weeks after 12 months of service, 4 weeks after 2 years of service and 6 weeks after 3 years of service. Long Service Leave start date maintained during parental leave.

• Continual support within the service and from our Management Committee and Leadership team.

• A warm and inclusive culture where everybody feels safe and valued and you will become part of our family.

• Access our wellbeing support services that are focused on a healthier and happier work life.

• A sporting program for our 3-5’s room through Ready Steady Go.

• An Indigenous art program for all age groups.

• Quality values and practices to support children's learning and wellbeing.

• Strong community and cultural relationships and networks inside the grounds of Abbotsford Public School and throughout the area

• Beyond the fence Program with regular excursions. 

We are looking for someone:  

• With a true passion for Early Childhood Education & Care

• Has a vibrant energy and willingness to contribute to our program and curriculum

• Who has Strong initiative and motivation

• Who is looking for a fun and meaningful career within the Early Childhood Setting

• That can confidently contribute to our children’s learning and documentation

Current Positions Available 

• Permanent full-time position (parental leave contract)

• Permanent part-time position - flexible hours days by negotiation

Essential

• Awesome personality and great people skills

• Full First Aid - or the ability to obtain

• Relevant Early Childhood Qualifications  (Certificate III or Diploma) 

• Current WWCC check and Child Protection Training

• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with excellent English speaking and writing skills. 

Please contact Sara on 9713 8161 if you have any further questions or please send your resume and cover letter to *****@tpg.com.au

Feel free to look at our centre Instagram: abbotsfordlongdaycarecentre

We look forward to hearing from you.