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Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia • On-site
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Develop and deliver inclusive educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework while ensuring strict compliance with child safety and National Quality Framework standards. Collaborate with families and colleagues to foster a supportive environment that enhances children's wellbeing and lifelong learning.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Diploma, or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from a registered training organisation. A valid Employee Working with Children Check and knowledge of the National Quality Framework are required.
Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 50 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators & Teachers to join our vibrant Dapto Service.
About the Role
As an Early Childhood Educator or Teacher at Young Academics, you will create meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. As a service, compliance and child safety remain our highest priority, and you will be expected to uphold our child-safe practices in all aspects of your role. You will also collaborate with fellow educators to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families and the wider community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.
This position is a full-time role - Monday to Friday between 6:30 am - 6 pm (rotating roster).
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a rich, engaging, and inclusive educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
Support the team of educators & teachers through intentional teaching, collaboration, and reflective practice.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and the team.
Follow Centre Policies & Procedures and the ECA Code of Ethics, maintaining exemplary records and conducting comprehensive program evaluations
Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, healthy environment that supports the well-being of children, staff, and stakeholders
Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework, including laws, regulations, and quality standards.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the centre through active participation in our Quality Improvement Plan.
Use your voice to advocate for children, families, and the profession, enhancing our service’s professional identity.
Maintain Mandatory Reporting responsibilities and requirements.
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Care, or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care from a nationally approved registered training organisation
Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (Preferred)
Valid Employee Working with Children Check (Paid)
Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices
Maintain Mandatory National Child Safety Training
Child Safety Matters
At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process. Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you. Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.
Your Child. Our Commitment.
At Young Academics we’re dedicated to giving children aged 6 weeks to 6 years the brightest possible start. We are committed to providing the very best in programs, teaching methods, nutrition, and above all the highest level of personal care to every child. As such we are always seeking stand out performers and quality applicants to fill various positions and build a career with us. Visit our careers web page at https://youngacademics.com.au to check out current opportunities. Because no two little learners are the same, we provide early learning and care that’s shaped around each individual child in state of the art learning environments. Our facilities and resources are second to none. Children are encouraged to explore, learn and develop at their own pace. And while education underpins everything we do, our play-based approach means that little ones are always allowed to be little ones. We believe that early childhood is a celebration of learning. We show this by honouring diversity and valuing our staff, children, families and the wider community every day. At YA we invest time, resources and daily support to all our staff, in particular staff undertaking studies. We invest time, resources and support because we want you to grow with us and become a part of our YA family. Our career progression does not simply stop at the Centres either. Some of our Educators have gone on to become room leaders, 2ICs, Centre Directors, Trainers, Area Managers, Group Managers and ultimately part of the Executive Leadership Team. As such, should you choose to work with us, you will be investing in your own career, your own professional development, your own future. For more information visit our careers page at https://youngacademics.com.au or contact us via email at [email protected]. You may need to cut and paste the link into your browser.
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