Advanced Child Care Worker - Diploma
Full time, fixed term contract
Bishop Tyrrell Preschool, Fletcher, NSW
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is an independent Preschool to Year 12 co-educational school providing Hunter Valley families with a globally innovative and future focused education for their children.
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College focuses on the development of the whole child, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually, within a caring, Christian environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work towards helping each student reach their potential through providing opportunities for everyone to learn, lead and serve.
We endeavour to be a learning gateway to a world of opportunities for our students. We will prepare them well for the years that follow schooling by encouraging them to embrace their individual talents and interests, strive for excellence and seize the day!
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated Advanced Child Care Worker to join our Preschool here at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College!
Our Advanced Child Care Worker is an integral part of our Preschool, and the beginning of our children's educational journeys here at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College. Our Preschool offers a nurturing environment for our children, and a supportive and encouraging environment for our staff to provide the best possible care and education.
Reporting to the Preschool Director, some of the key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children
- Contribute to the educational program under the direction of the Preschool Director to provide a high-quality program for all children
- Assist with the smooth running of the room in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures under the direction of the Preschool Director.
Essential criteria:
- Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- Current First Aid certificate and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training
- Previous experience as a Child Care Worker within an education and care setting and experience in contributing to an educational program
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team context
- Ability to multi-task
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- Professional and personal integrity
- High standard of organisational and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
- Valid Working with Children Check and completion of National Police Check
Why work for us?
Our team is at the heart of what we do at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Great location and attractive remuneration!
- Career and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at [email protected]
Applicants will be willing to support the Christian life of the school
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing
