Early Childhood Educator
A unique role in early childhood education for vulnerable children.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Child Care Worker
Remuneration: $28.63 - $32.41 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ543157
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Dalwood Spilstead Service
What you'll be doing
An opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working in tertiary care with vulnerable families and children at risk in North Sydney. This role is responsible for management of a caseload of children from 12 months to 6 years from "at risk" families who have emotional, behavioural and developmental problems in a therapeutic preschool setting. Services to these children are provided according to an intensive trauma-informed early intervention approach with a ratio of 1 teacher to 5 children.
The position involves collaborative work with a range of disciplines including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychology and Social Work as well as some home visiting and playgroup facilitation. Comprehensive and consistent professional development opportunities are provided.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Certificate in Child Studies or equivalent.
- Experience Early Childhood education with children at risk.
- Current NSW drivers license.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Gwynne on Kerry.Gwynne@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9951 0366
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 13 January 2025
