About us
Apollo Bay Child Care Services 4 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay VIC 3233 We are located a 3 hour drive south-west of Melbourne. A seaside community offering the best of coastal and country scenery, we are a 24 place centre with close links to the community. Our philosophy is simple - support one another and provide a meaningful, respectful and nurturing environment for our children, families and collegues.
Qualifications & experience
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (studying toward or equivalent)
- Valid Working With Children Check (Victoria)
- Provide an Emergency First response in an Education and Care Setting qualification
- Accredited Child Protection Training
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
- Minimum of 12 months experience working in an early childhood setting
Tasks & responsibilities
- Room Leader working with an assistant and a maximum of 8 children per day, aged 0-2 years
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the room, Provide leadership and support to educators and staff within your team
- Ensure the health, safety and supervision of children under your care
- Under guidance from the Educational Leader, observe, develop, implement and reflect upon a weekly program for children
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff and families
Benefits
- Option to work from home during weekly programming/study time
- Assistance in finding accommodation in local area
- Optional monthly team building activities (out of hours)
- Walking distance to local attractions (excursions encouraged)
- 3 week centre closure over the Christmas/New Year period
- One Rostered Day Off per month