Employment Opportunities
Early Learning Centre
Early Childhood Teacher required to work with children with autism.
We are currently seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to work within our “Discover & Learn Program”. This Early Intervention Program is specifically designed to provide intensive learning opportunities to children with autism aged 2 to 5 years within an early learning centre environment. The program caters to 9 children per day and operates on a ratio of 1:3. The successful applicant will be required to conduct assessments, develop individual programs and working in collaboration with the children’s families and other service providers.
This is an exciting position that offers extensive variety and the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.
Interested applicants must have:
- Formal qualifications in Early Childhood Education
- Experience working with children with Autism
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of programming and assessment
- A responsive family centered approach to working with families and other professionals
- Ability to manage a small team
- Current driver’s license
The successful applicant will be able to benefit from:
- Ongoing professional development
- Well resourced centre
- Salary packaging
- Easy parking
- Christmas close down period
- A supportive team environment
For more information and for a job description contact Teresa on 9747 5782 or email teresa.petrone@safc.org.au Applications to be forwarded via email or post to 9 Alexandra Ave, Croydon NSW 2132. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory working with Children Check in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.
Flexible Respite
Social Educator/Mentor (Casual)
St Anthony’s Family Care provides a range of innovative and creative services that support and care for children and families. We currently have a range of opportunities for Social Educators/Mentors to join our dynamic Disability Support team.
Our Disability Support Services provide families who have a child with a disability a break from their caring role and also provide children with positive and meaningful experiences with the aim of maximising their potential and connecting with their community – this is a service that is much more than ‘babysitting’!
Our workers need to engage children, help them to learn new skills, provide fun and innovative opportunities and think outside the square. This means that they can help to connect children and young people into their local community – all to achieve the most they can for the person.
The children we work with are really diverse, so we want staff to be diverse too! We encourage staff from a range of cultural backgrounds, a range of ages, and with a range of different experiences and interests! We require staff to have a passion for working with children to achieve positive outcomes and we need people who are also naturally active and connected in their own communities.
You will need to have a current drivers licence, although it is not essential to have your own car, and a valid Senior First Aid certificate. St Anthony’s will provide extensive on the job training and ongoing development opportunities.
St Anthony’s Family Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Residency Note: To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia.
Child related employment screening is a requirement of this position.
If you are interested in joining the Disability Support Services team at St Anthony's Family Care and would like to know more about current positions available please contact Anneke Pike, Flexible Respite Coordinator on: 02 9747 5782, anneke.pike@safc.org.au