AddressAbout the business
Advanced Early Learning aims to provide quality long day care for children 0 to 6yrs of age and their families by providing a secure and stimulating environment.
Advanced Early Learning philosophy is based on developing the whole child.
Advanced Early Learning will encourage to nurture and meet the needs of children in the centre and treat all children as individuals.
Advanced Early Learning believes that children learn at their own pace and our programming will reflect this by being child cantered and by respecting children's individual and cultural needs.
Advanced Early Learning will help to develop and support each child to try new and challenging experiences that further develop each child's knowledge and understanding as well as further enhancing their learning, develop independence and self-help skills, confidence and positive self-esteem.
Positive self-esteem, confidence, self-worth, to be respectful to all, independent to make choices and pro social behaviour, assists a child's ability to understand and develop strategies to overcome and succeed with a variety of life challenges.
Advanced Early Learning acknowledges that each child is unique and learns at their own pace and each child is encouraged to participate in all learning experiences.
At Advanced Early Learning Every child and family that attend Advanced Early Learning are all individuals with unique needs, interest and strengths.
Advanced Early Learning will provide care that is appropriate to the needs of children and families regardless of their income, cultural background or ability.
Advanced Early Learning respects the differing social and cultural backgrounds of the families and children
And will encourage and invite them to share their backgrounds into the centre.
Advanced Early Learning will provide an educational enriching curriculum that encourages the families, the wider community and the developmental needs and milestones of each individual child.
We aim to provide "play experiences and environments" that are enriching and that encourages and involves active exploration.
Advanced Early Learning aims to provide a variety of experiences that stimulate the development of skills of the individual children through creativity and exploration. We will also aim to assess and observe each child and develop skills and interests.
Advanced Early Learning quality care constantly reflects the high level of care set by the regulatory authority.
Children have the right to feel safe and secure in their environments.
Advanced Early Learning will provide an environment where all children respect themselves and those around them.
REQUIRED DUTIES
IN RELATION TO THE CHILDREN
- Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender, cultural background or socio-economic status.
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and language.
- Provide adequate supervision for the children, and work towards supporting colleagues in achieving the same. No staff member should be performing another task whilst supervising the children.
- Be a passionate educator and strive to achieve 'Service' goals (as outlined in Policy Manual) and ensure our 'Service' philosophy is reflected in daily practice.
- Assist in the collection, recording and evaluation of children's records and observations, as required by Department of Education and Communities and the National Quality Standard.
- Communicate with the children in an open, honest manner and ensure that the child's perspective is regarded as unique and special.
- Be familiar with the Early Years Learning Framework and utilise to inspire independent learners.
IN RELATION TO FAMILIES
- Be courteous and helpful to the families in the Service.
- Look for opportunities within the Service where a family may become involved e.g. multi-cultural events, craft activities, fund-raising and parent committees.
- Respect the confidentiality of all information about a child; any concerns should firstly be discussed with the Nominated Supervisor.
- You are a mandatory reporter and have the responsibility to report any concerns about abuse immediately on https://reporter.childstory.nsw.gov.au/s/mrg (NSW).
- Be familiar with all families; greet all families on a personal basis. This will ensure mutual trust and open communication.
- Assist colleagues in completing the Day Book/Journal/Daily Diary and assist Educators as necessary, ensuring that this valuable communication tool is being fully utilised as a means of reporting to families.
- Be aware of each child and their needs. In relation to a child's medication requirements, ensure that you have reported to relevant colleagues for verification and ensure that it can only be administered by a staff member with a current senior first-aid certificate and must be witnessed by another staff member. All relevant record keeping must be maintained.
- To attend parent meetings as requested by the Nominated Supervisor or parents.
- To share information with the family relating to their child and the daily activities of the 'Service'.
- To act as a resource person for families.
- To encourage families to participate in Service decision-making and experiences.
- To attend regular staff meetings.
