AddressQualifications and registration:
- Must hold a minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care recognised by ACECQA.
- Current Working with Children Check (WCC).
- Hold a current ACECQA compliant First Aid Certificate, including Resuscitation, Asthma Management, and Anaphylaxis.
- Current child protection training.
- Understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Awareness of early childhood development and its importance in program planning.
- Ability to support the implementation of a holistic curriculum where each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities, and interests are the foundation of a play-based learning environment.
- Sound communication skills with the ability to build secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Able to communicate effectively, listen actively, and respond appropriately to children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Established interpersonal skills and empathy and sensitivity when children and families are experiencing adversity.
- Awareness of the ECA Code of Ethics and organisation's Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
- Understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
- Understanding of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS), Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), and Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).
- Commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in all aspects of the curriculum.
- Respecting and working collaboratively with culturally and linguistically diverse children, families, colleagues, and local community.
- Supporting and implementing an anti-bias approach, including social justice approaches.
- Upholding an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that recognises and values the diverse backgrounds of all children, families, and the local community.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in their interactions with children, families, and colleagues.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Uphold ethical standards.
- Comply with, and maintain, organisation’s policies and procedures.
