Community Program Assistant

Community Program Assistant

Casual opportunity
Potential shift types
Tuesday 9.00am to 12.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am to 11.30am
Thursday 8.00am to 11.30am
Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you'll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child's day. The joy you'll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you'll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.

More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child's world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.

A supportive and safe workplace

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There's a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what's expected and needed in any situation. Everyone's in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

Position Overview

In this role you will work within the community programs team to collaborate on the delivery of playgroups and other supports to families. You will be required to build quality relationships with children and families to provide a welcoming environment. You will take a flexible approach to ensure you meet families where they are at on their parenting journey, while providing modelling and support around early childhood development.

Key Essential Criteria:

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education
Outstanding skills in communication with families
Skills to collaborate and work in a team environment
Ability to model effective early childhood practice
working knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Evidence of commitment to an inclusive curriculum
Ability to follow WH&S and other policies
Knowledge of the ECEC sector
Experience providing playgroups (desirable)
Maintain a valid paid Working with Children Check through the Office of the Children's Guardian
Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification
Identify and respond to children at risk certificate (desirable)
Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate.
A valid driver's license.
There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on out-of-pocket fees for any of our early learning and care and out of school hours care services
You can save money with discounts Good Guys, Illawarra Dragons, Illawarra Credit Union and more. You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice
How to apply

Please send us:

A copy of your resume
A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role
Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.