Child Care Worker

About the role

This is a full-time position working within Gatehouse Montessori's childcare and Montessori programs. The successful candidate will assist with the daily care and supervision of children, support educational and recreational activities, maintain children's routines and hygiene, and contribute to a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Providing care, supervision and support to children within the Montessori environment.
• Assisting educators in preparing materials, resources and equipment for educational and recreational activities.
• Supporting children in participating in Montessori learning activities and age-appropriate experiences.
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting children's social development and guiding appropriate behaviour in a calm and respectful manner.
• Assisting with children's daily routines, including meals, rest periods and transitions between activities.
• Supervising and assisting with children's personal hygiene and maintaining appropriate hygiene standards.
• Reading to children, engaging them in games and providing age-appropriate recreational activities.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe environment for children.
• Working collaboratively with educators and other team members to support the daily operation of the centre.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in Child Care, Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Relevant experience working with children in a childcare, early learning, Montessori or educational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide attentive care and supervision to children.
• Understanding of children's developmental, educational and social needs.
• Demonstrated ability to support children's learning, behaviour and social development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow established procedures.
• Caring, patient and responsible approach to working with children.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and respectful environment.

Benefits

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within a Montessori-focused childcare environment committed to providing a calm, structured and child-led learning experience. Other employment benefits and entitlements will be provided in accordance with the applicable employment conditions and the National Employment Standards.

The salary range being offered is between $77,000.00 and $87,000.00 plus Superannuation.

About us

Gatehouse Montessori has provided an authentic Montessori environment in South Australia since 2017. The organisation's approach is centred on calm, orderly and genuinely child-led classrooms, with Montessori materials and practices supporting children's development. Gatehouse Montessori operates centres at Hope Valley and Rosewater, with each centre maintaining Montessori foundations and standards of care suited to its children, educators and learning environment.

The successful applicant will be required to work at 8 Yarrow Crescent, Hope Valley, South Australia 5090