AddressWe are seeking an experience Early Learning Co-Educator. This position is a full-time, 12 month Parental Leave cover role.
Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. Our focus in the Early Years is on nurturing curiosity, wonder, adventure, and joyful learning as our children discover and explore their world. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse.POSITION SUMMARY
Ruyton Early Learning is rated exceeding in all seven areas of National Quality Standard and is influenced by the work and research of Reggio Emilia. Ruyton Early Learning caters for children 3 to 5 years of age in a preschool Early Learning environment.
This role requires the Co-Educator to work during the School Holidays.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience providing high level care of children.
- An active interest in and commitment to the education of young children.
- Demonstrated understanding of current theory and research relating to Early Years Education, particularly working within the EYLF and VEYLDF.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of National Quality Standards.
- Interest/knowledge in the educational project of Reggio Emilia Practice and Principle.
- Excellence in engaging with children and providing stimulating, nurturing and creative learning environments and experiences.
- Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of learning programmes to extend and cater to the needs of all children.
- Ability to work collaboratively and assist in assessments and observations of student learning.
- Technologically literate – Microsoft Office, iPad, Storypark and Xplor (desirable).
- Diploma of Children’s Services (minimum level of qualification).
- Knows and upholds the current Department of Education and Training (DET) regulations.
- Holds and maintains current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management accreditation.
- Holds and maintains a current Working with Children Check.
- Child Safety Training, including Mandatory Reporting provided by the school with our provider CompliSpace.
Applications should be attention to Ms Linda Douglas, Principal, by midday Friday 5 April 2024. No hard copies please.
To find out more about this role, please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/CoEducatorPD
Applications will undergo review, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date. However, no appointments will be finalised until after the closing date.
Enquiries should be directed to HR, recruitment@ruyton.vic.edu.au
RUYTON COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Ruyton are committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training. Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures. Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.
This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills for this position and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate, in response to the strategic direction of the school and the development of skills and knowledge for this position
