Educator

About Us :

Values, Beliefs and Commitments to Children

• We believe that every child is unique and we respect their individual learning pathways
• Educators are responsive to children’s strengths, abilities and interests and offer learning experiences that scaffold and build on children’s existing knowledge
• As a community we are committed to providing children with learning environments that invite and promote them to be inquisitive and learn through play
• Educators engage children in group work to develop a sense of belonging and develop dispositions for learning such as team work, collaboration and commitment
• Educators value the relationships formed with children and offer nurturing care and aim to promote confidence in each child
• We are committed to providing children with a healthy, well balanced and nutritious diet, promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Educators are deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful through their teaching; and act as positive role models to all children
• We advocate for children’s rights and ensure that each and every individual child is treated equally and offered the same opportunities whilst in our community

About You :

• Relevant qualifications in accordance with Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
• Certificate III or Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card
• First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. (HLTAID004)
• - Asthma and Anaphylaxis management certificate- Child protection certificate

Position Summary :

This position is to Plan and implement a quality education programme (NQS QA1), promote the health and safety of all staff and children (NQS QA2), build positive relationships with all stakeholders (NQS QA4,5,6), contribute to the effective management of the service (NQS QA7).

Key Requirements :

• Knowledge of EYLF, and an ability to develop and implement a high quality educational program that reflects the diverse nature of the centre, local and wider community, based on the curriculum frameworks
• Understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 0-5 including children with additional needs
• Knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
• Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged 0-5
• Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs
• Developing interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, children and educators in a culturally competent manner
• The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment
• Knowledge of child protection procedures
• Developing organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with families
• Knowledge of the local community.
• Knowledge of current issues in the Childcare and Education sector

Job Responsibility :

• Reporting to the Room Leader
• Working closely with the team
• Monitoring children and ensuring the room is always within ratios
• Overseeing the administration of student progress
• Attend monthly team meetings to discuss the operation of the educational program
• Attend professional development session booked by Kids Resort for all educators

Job Functions :

Early childcare

Job Benefits :

• Over recommended ratio
• Parking onsite.
• Gym membership after probation
• Childcare discounts after probation

Selling Point :

Great working environment.

Contact :

ANTOINETTE PUOPOLO