Early Childhood Educator - Bush Kinder Additional Assistant, Torquay

Permanent Part Time, 17.5 hours per week 

Salary dependent on level of experience

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and most  active communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment thrive.

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator to ensure the provision of a high quality education and care program that meets the approved learning frameworks and National Quality Standards. The successful applicant will support an inclusive and safe environment for children where innovation, creativity, active play and resilience are encouraged.

Early Childhood Educator – Permanent Part Time – Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten (Torquay)

17.5 hours per week 

Tuesday: 8:15am – 4:15pm

Wednesday: 8:45am – 3:45pm

Thursday: 12:45m – 4:15 pm 

We are looking for an Educator who:

• Has a strong understanding of child development and are able to create environments for children that provides them with the opportunity to play, explore, experiment, problem solve, think critically and use their imaginations.
• Values the development of trusting, respectful and responsive relationships with the children, their families and colleagues.

Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of a Certificate lll in Children’s Services from an approved training organisation as approved by ACECQA.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
• Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program.
• A current level ll first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma (or ability to undertake before start date).
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). 

A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children with additional needs
• Experience delivering Bush Kinder Programs

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available on our website. 

To apply online please visit https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Working-with-us/Employment  select the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Georgie Shepherd on 5261 0600.

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria 
• copy of your resume. 

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.