Squeakers Childcare Centre is hiring a Full time Early Childcare roles in our NSW centre. Apply now to be part of our team.

The Room Leader / Lead Educator will be responsible for leading a team of educators to deliver high-quality education and care programs that support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

The Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate educational programs that support children's learning, development and wellbeing in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities include the following:

Room Leader / Lead Educator

• Lead, mentor and support educators within the room to provide high-quality early childhood education and care. 
• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging educational programs and experiences for children. 
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the broader community. 
• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard (NQS), and service policies and procedures. 
• Guide the documentation of children's learning and development. 
• Assist in supervising, supporting and developing educators within the room. 
• Maintain a safe, healthy and inclusive learning environment. 
• Promote and uphold the service philosophy, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. 
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards, privacy and confidentiality requirements. 
• Provide ongoing support to the Director and management team as required. 
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Director.

ECT:

• Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs that promote children's learning and development. 
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and learning outcomes. 
• Apply contemporary early childhood teaching practices and research-based approaches. 
• Foster positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues. 
• Support the implementation of the EYLF, National Quality Standard (NQS), and approved learning frameworks. 
• Create inclusive, stimulating and child-centred learning environments. 
• Maintain accurate educational records and documentation. 
• Work collaboratively with educators and leadership teams to achieve high-quality outcomes for children. 
• Uphold the service philosophy, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. 
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards, privacy and confidentiality requirements. 
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Director.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Relevant Childcare qualification for the position is preferred
• A current First Aid certificate
•  Comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Excellent computer Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A strong, confident and motivated personality with an ambition to provide education standards of excellence
• A high level of professionalism with the ability to take their own initiative in their work