Posted by Elwood Children's Centre on 18 Apr 2024
Organisation Elwood Children's Centre
Closing date 17.05.2024
Primary role Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type Full-time
Location ELWOOD
State VIC
About the Centre/Service The Elwood Children’s Centre (ECC) offers quality childcare in a parent-managed, community-based childcare center for 39 children from three months to school age, incorporating funded three and four-year-old Kindergarten Programs. We value play-based learning and provide non-rushed, open-ended programs emphasising natural and recycled play materials. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and encourage important life skills such as independence and problem-solving. As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) Current Working with Children Check Current First Aid (HLTAID011 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting) Over 2 years' experience working in an Early Childhood setting.
Work Days of the Role Monday-Friday
Hours of Work of the Role 38
- Be passionate about providing high-quality Early Childhood education and care.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide written, accurate documentation supporting practice and compliance requirements.
- Be committed to ongoing quality improvement.
- Have the ability to maintain positive relationships with all families and co-educators.
- Have experience working with children aged from 3 months- school age.
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
- Over 2 years' experience working in an Early Childhood setting.
Requirements WWCC
Additional Requirements You will be employed under the Professional Community Standard 2021 with excellent working conditions, paid overtime, opportunities for professional development, and direct support from the leadership team. A parent-run Committee of Management will also support you. Salary: $33.96 – $38.16 per hour Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have experience working with children? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Do you have professional child care experience? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an Educator?
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact
Contact Name
Aimee Ruddy
Application Procedure
Apply now! ******@elwoodchildrenscentre.org.au To be eligible for employment, you must have appropriate Australian or New Zealand work rights. Applications must include the following: A cover letter A resume outlining your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience.