Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator

Full-time, Part-time and casual opportunities available

About The Infants' Home

The Infants' Home has supported children and families since 1874. Based in Ashfield, we are a not-for-profit, integrated child and family service. Our services bring together early childhood education and care, family day care, early intervention, clinical services, family support and community programs. Today we run three integrated early childhood education and care services onsite in Ashfield, and our Family Day Care serves the greater Sydney region.

Since 1874 we have championed the rights of children, women and families and protected those at risk. We guide families to build their strength, skills and confidence for a more positive future. Around 30% of our onsite services target children and families living with vulnerability or additional needs. We are also a member of the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network. The Infants' Home is a Child Safe organisation. Every child has the right to be safe, feel safe and be heard. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and protect children from harm in every part of our work.

About the role

At The Infants' Home, our Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators help create safe, inclusive and responsive environments where children thrive. We are open to permanent or casual employment, so whether you are after an ongoing role or the flexibility of casual shift work, we'd love to hear from you.

You will enjoy real variety, strong peer support and genuine room to grow. Working closely with families, educators and allied health professionals, you will plan, deliver, document and evaluate play-based programs that respond to each child's strengths, interests, cultures and learning needs.

Best of all, this is a chance to build meaningful relationships with children and families and to grow your practice within an integrated service that has championed the rights of children for over 150 years.

About you

You are a caring, child-focused educator who values authentic relationships with children, families and colleagues. You listen well, communicate honestly, and bring warmth, patience and professionalism to your practice each day. You will have, or bring:

• an ACECQA approved diploma level education and care qualification or higher (completed)

• sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, the Early Years Learning Framework and child development

• a genuine commitment to inclusive, play-based learning and the rights of children

• the ability to observe, document and critically reflect on children's learning

• strong, respectful communication skills with children, families and your team

• Mandatory national child safety training (Geccko)

• Approved Child Protection training (CHCPRT025 or equivalent)

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012)

• Food Handler Basics Certificate

Above all, you care deeply about children, you value working as part of a team, and you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

All employees at The Infants’ Home must have valid working rights in Australia and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• Eligible for the ECEC Worker Retention Payment

• Staff Discounted Childcare

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, plus optional novated leasing

• One Wellbeing Day per calendar year

• Option to purchase up to two weeks additional leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

• Annual flu vaccination

• Dedicated Staff Engagement and Wellbeing Committee to drive engagement and enhance wellbeing

Application

Please send your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to ••••@theinfantshome.org.au. When you apply, please confirm in your application your preferred employment type (full-time, part-time or casual) and your preferred hours of work. This helps us match you to the right opportunity. If you have any questions about the role, please call Simon Zhu, People & Culture Manager, on 04•• ••• 402.