Assisting Educator

About SP Riverstone

SmartPlay Early Learners Riverstone (SP) is Christian Family environment aimed at providing high quality care and education in a Long Day Care setting. The services provide a 3 - 4 year old Pre Kindy Program and 4 - 5 Year Accredited Kindergarten Program.

SP is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice. SP is committed to providing a positive, nurturing and safe environment where children are encouraged and supported in their strengths, interests, and emerging skills.

About the role

An opportunity exists to work in a committed Christian team as an assisting educator, supporting the learning and development across all age groups but in particular ISS support.

This part-time position is for 30-75 hours per fortnight, negotiable, with immediate start.

There is also a casual option available.

About you

• You have a minimum of Certificate III in Early Childhood or 50% completed or equivalent.
• You have suitable qualifications, including first aid and Child Protection CHCPRT001
• You have a current WWCC. 
• You possess a capacity to lead a growing school with a hands-on approach.
• You’re highly motivated and able to build the school enrolment.
• You’re confident in the use of technology.
• You have a servant heart and vibrant Christian faith.
• You will have a dynamic and outgoing personality.
• You will be highly organised with strong project management skills.
• You will be highly empathetic and able to consider the needs of families while progressing the delivery of service in a timely manner.
• You’ll thrive when working collaboratively and when given the opportunity to show initiative.
• You will have a great attention to detail.

SmartPlay employees can access a range of benefits including:

• Staff discount on any childcare gap fees for your child(ren) attending SmartPlay
• An attractive remuneration package which includes annual pay increases and superannuation entitlements 
• Assisting in establishing a new Early Childhood Centre of Excellence 
• Discounted student tuition for your children attending Australian Christian College - Marsden Park
• Working in a small, positive and dedicated Christian team.