About the role The role of the Child Care Educator, in the Early Learning Centre (ELC) is to assist the Director/Teacher and the team in providing high quality care and education for children in a community preschool setting for 3–5-year-olds. Unlike a typical Early Learning Centre, we are open for 50 weeks in a year, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Location : Waitara, NSW (close walk from Waitara train station) Role is : Casual Award level : CSA 3.1 Above award level Days/ Times : Monday to Friday, working between 7am to 6pm Opportunities in the future to be able to move from casual to a permanent position. Duties Assisting the room teacher with the implementation of a well-planned and evaluated program for 3–5-year-olds, using the Early Years Framework. Developing a positive and supportive relationship with children. Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. Working with the team to ensure a compliant centre as per the Education and Care Services Regulations Establishing and maintaining good relationships with families. Requirements Completion of CHCPRT025 ‘Identify & report children & young people at risk’ Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance. Certificate III qualifications Early Childhood Education Current First Aid and CPR Certificate Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Culture and Benefits Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter. Access to training and learning opportunities. An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support. Be recognised and rewarded at our Hope Awards night About us At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative, and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths, and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey. You do not need to be Catholic, or of any faith to work for us. What unites us as workers are our values of compassion, courage, excellence, respect, and social justice. We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith, or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.