Job Description

Where Great People Work!

Emali Early Learning Centre, South Australia’s leading group of Early Learning Centres, is currently looking for caring, nurturing, and experienced Educators to join one of our beautiful Centres. Our Centres operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. We are looking for casual Educators with a valid driver’s license to work across all centres on a casual basis! It is a fantastic chance to broaden your experience across different environments.

Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions advertised please.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working with fellow educators across the different Centres, you will be required to:

• Prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups
• Record observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes
• Assist in establishing a learning environment which is stimulating, focused and pleasant reflecting Emali’s values and ethos
• Nurture the whole child’s development, respecting the children’s individual needs, abilities and interests
• Provide consistent, caring and adequate supervision of children at all times
• Provide open communication channels with parents and staff
• Respect parent’s feedback about the service and raising issues with management immediately
• Undertake and implement the requirements of the National Quality Framework
• Maintain relevant and accurate data as required and as relevant to National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Complete documentation and programs required to support the NQS outcomes

Your Key Attributes

• Working knowledge of education programs in an Early Learning Centre setting
• Proven ability in the implementation of the National Quality Standards (NQS) around Early Childhood Education
• Understanding of the importance in evaluating developmentally appropriate programs and routines for individual children and groups
• Understanding around the importance of recording and maintaining accurate observations
• Previous experience and appreciation for accurate record-keeping for child safety, care and educational program purposes
• A desire to liaise with families and outside agencies regarding educational support
• A genuine passion for providing a nurturing and caring environment for preschool children aged from 6 weeks to school age
• Values that align with the EMALI values of Safety, Joy, Growth, Kindness and Connection
• An awesome team member and team building mentality

Child Safety & Child Protection Responsibilities

At Emali Early Learning Centre, child safety is our highest priority. The successful applicant is expected to

· Uphold the service’s Child Safe Commitment at all times.

· Actively promote a culture where children feel safe, heard, and respected.

· Understand and comply with mandatory reporting obligations under NSW legislation.

· Identify and respond appropriately to concerns regarding child wellbeing, abuse, or neglect.

· Follow all child protection policies, procedures, and reporting processes.

· Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and model respectful behaviour at all times.

· Support other educators in understanding and implementing child safe practices.

· Ensure daily practices, environments, and supervision strategies minimise risk and promote child safety.

Our Philosophy

Setting a new benchmark within the industry Emali Early Learning Centre fosters a Growth Mindset culture across our organisation that encourages the growth and development of all our employees. We value open and honest communication and recognise its importance when working as a team. Educators partner with families to support each child’s learning. We view our educators and management team as positive role models for each other and the children.