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Whizz Kidzz Early Childhood Centre Lakemba is looking for a full-time Child Care Worker to join our team. You will provide care and supervision for children in our long day care service and prepare and conduct engaging activities that support their wellbeing and development.

Benefits

The remuneration is AU$75,000 to AU$85,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Task & responsibilities

• Providing care and supervision for children in a long day care setting, ensuring their safety and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Preparing and conducting age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for children, including creative arts, music, sensory play and physical play.
• Entertaining and engaging children through storytelling, singing, games and creative experiences that encourage participation and enjoyment.
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor recreational activities, maintaining a safe and inclusive play environment at all times.
• Assisting with the preparation and setup of educational and recreational materials and equipment in line with the centre’s early learning programs and the EYLF.
• Supervising the daily routine of children, including arrival and departure, meal and snack times, rest and sleep times, and transitions between activities.
• Supervising and supporting children’s personal hygiene, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing and meal hygiene, in line with health and safety procedures.
• Managing children’s behaviour through positive guidance strategies and guiding children’s social development, including cooperation, sharing, turn-taking, emotional regulation and respectful interactions.
• Following centre policies, National Quality Framework requirements, and relevant health, safety and child protection regulations.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and families about children’s daily activities, routines and general wellbeing, and reporting any concerns or incidents to the Room Leader or Centre Manager.

Qualification & experience

• Minimum AQF Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children in an early childhood education setting
• Clear Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid