Experienced Lead Educator, Dip Qualified

We are a small and very unique childcare centre in Fyshwick, Canberra, that offers a special care unit for babies and young children who have chronic medical conditions as well as a mainstream childcare unit for long day care. Stella Bella Children's Centre is owned by the well-respected local children's charity, Stella Bella Foundation. We have a lovely group of educators and children in our centre and have beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to play, grow and learn in.

We are looking for a very experienced educator who can provide extra support to children in our care who have chronic medical conditions. This can include tube and peg feeding, oxygen support, seizure management and administration of medications. Confidence and the ability to be able to understand and follow medical action plans precisely is an essential part of this role as is providing quality education and care for children, regardless of their extra needs.

We are offering the successful candidate:

• Above award wages
• Generous salary packaging options that will increase your take home pay
• Extra training to support seriously ill children with their medical needs
• Generous childcare discounts
• A family friendly workplace
• Strong management support
• A well resourced centre
• Free parking
• The opportunity to share your skills, experience and passion to enhance the lives of young children and their families

If you would like to join our team, you will need the following:

• Proven experience working with children with complex medical conditions.
• A passion for providing meaningful, nourishing and child safe early childhood experiences for children, regardless of any special care requirements they may have.
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. We will consider Working Towards Diploma with minimum 85% of course completed. We are not accepting Graduate Diplomas, with no previous Early Childhood studies for this role.
• Current first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma certifications
• Current Child Protection training certification
• Minimum 3 years hands on experience working in the early childhood setting with children from 1-5 years of age
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• A willingness to learn about and embrace the Stella Bella care and learning philosophies and to adhere to them in all of your daily activities with, and around, the children
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• A commitment to keep learning to add to your skills and to stay up to date with best practice in early education and care.
• A healthy respect for a cohesive team culture, lots of initiative, energy, an open mind, a kind heart and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of care and learning for the children in our care, and care for our centre.
• An interest in sustainability and the natural environment.
• Current WWVP card
• A strong commitment to following the principles of the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Flexibility to work across the different shifts required to cover our opening hours

If this sounds like you and you would like find out more about applying for this rewarding role at our centre, please submit your application with a cover letter detailing your qualifications, relevant experience and availability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Salary packaging

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
• Do you have current child protection training certification?
• Do you have experience working with children who have complex medical conditions in a health or childcare setting?

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person