Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd is an education group providing childcare services with a blend of Finnish and Australian early childhood education concepts. Finnish Early Childhood Education (Lara) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Finnish Early Childhood Education (Australia) Pty Ltd, has developed HEI Schools Lara Early Learning Centre located in Lara VIC. We are now looking for a Childcare Centre Group Leader (Level 4.3 of Children's Services Award 2010) to provide care and supervision to children in this centre.This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Lara with the following requirements. The salary is $65,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation commensurate with experience.Responsibilities:
- Prepare all teaching necessities, such as teaching materials, tools, fun games and toys, for educational and recreational activities to support education programs and activities for children.
- Participate in all activities with the children, including teaching, reading and playing, and develop close relationships with them.
- Execute designated activities with the children and make sure they are safe and engaged, especially during games, activities and exercises.
- Supervise, monitor and nurture the manner and behavior of children, including guiding their social development.
- Supervise the hygiene of children.
- Demonstrate and provide guidance to develop a sense of social norms for children.
- Ensure daily routine is implemented in accordance with learning and course plans, including supervising the daily routine of the children.
- Create programs to teach Chinese characters and language to children.
- Communicate with children in English and Chinese.
- Ensure the room environment is clean.
- Ensure the centre's operation complies with the National Quality Framework across all related areas.
- Paid birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- Minimum 5 years of overall experience working in Childcare Centres in the role of educator in which 3 years in the position of Group Leader are required.
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face-to-face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication styles depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within the time frame given and carry out administrative duties within a portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- Language skills: fluent in Chinese and able to communicate effectively, both written and oral, will be highly regarded.
- Specific knowledge and skills: Experience in utilising painting, music and artworks for children will be highly regarded.
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent or higher
- Approved First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certification
- Working with Children Check