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Form of workPosted by Doris Blackburn Preschool Centre Inc on 17 Mar 2024
Organisation Doris Blackburn Preschool Centre Inc
For Provider Doris Blackburn Preschool
Closing date 27.03.2024
Primary role Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type Part-time
Location Pascoe Vale South
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Doris Blackburn Preschool is a licensed, independent, community-based Centre that is governed by a Committee of Management. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We have been providing children with a play-based early childhood education for almost 80 years. We are situated in Pascoe Vale South and operate funded 3- and 4-year-old programs. Doris Blackburn Preschool is a community of learners that exists in the interests of children’s well-being and learning. We are eager to be active partners that create collaborative relationships with children and their families. We strongly believe that aim is to develop every child’s potential in a supportive and welcoming learning environment. Our programs follow the National & Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks and we have been assessed each time by the Department of Education & Training as exceeding. Our educational programs are play-based and open-ended, and children to learn because they are interested in what they are doing. We extend children’s thinking through modelling, problem-solving and purposeful activities which help them to understand a new concept, develop an idea they have had or try a new skill. The program encourages creative thinking, independence, decision making and risk taking and provides children with opportunities to experiment, explore, discover and create. Doris Blackburn is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered, and we have zero tolerance of child abuse. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities. We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, and to provide a safe environment for children with a disability.
Work Days of the Role Monday & Tuesday
Hours of Work of the Role 18.25 hours per week. Staff meetings 0.5 hrs. Session times are 8.30am-4.00pm
- Understanding and knowledge of early childhood development relevant to level of qualification and experience
- Understanding and working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
- Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards and Victorian Early Years Learning Framework
- Ability to work in a co-operative, flexible and professional manner with staff, children, families and employer
- Ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to ensure confidentiality of information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using technology
- Experience working in early childhood education is preferable
- Refer job description
- Approved Diploma in Children Services or equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations
- Current Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Emergency First Aid in Early Childhood (including CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis)
- Mandatory Child Protection training
Requirements WWCC
Additional Requirements Mandatory Child Protection Training
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact
Contact Name
Angela Favero
Application Procedure
Please forward covering letter and resume to: Angela Favero - Centre Manager ***************@kindergarten.vic.gov.au If you have any questions regarding this or any of the other positions posted, please feel free to contact: Angela Favero - Centre Manager 0433 772 ***
