Qualified Educator - Group Leader

REGIONAL EARLY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT INC. 

ABOUTUS

Regional Early Education and Development (REED) is a multi-site EarlyChildhood Education and Care (ECEC) service with currently 25 centers locatedthroughout Regional Western Australia. 

Our mission is to deliver high quality and sustainable ECEC services bycontributing to the development and wellbeing of children (who are the future),while building relationships with families and communities in Regional WA.

REMUNERATIONAND BENEFITS

• Paid at level 4.1 to 4.3 +$1ph depending on experience. Annual wages between $62,915.84 and $64,773.28 with conditions in line with the ‘Children's Services Award 2010’
• Sign on bonus $1000*
• Relocation allowance up to $5,000*
• Accommodation allowance up to $150* per week
• Rental accommodation available to move into immediately (some locations).
• Health Insurance Discounts with Medibank.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) services provided to all staff and their immediate family.
• Fulltime 38 hours per week. 

PRIMARYDUTIES (ANZSCO 421111)

This includes but is not limited to;

• Provide quality early childhood education, care and development for children aged 0-6 for long day care and up to 12 in outside school hours care.
• Support, plan and lead the preparation of children’s programs and play environments based on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive of each child’s learning and development. This includes setting and supervising daily routines, critical reflection and supporting individual child needs.
• Support children’s learning through play, by providing age appropriate experiences and building on their individual interests to facilitate additional learning opportunities for each child.
• Build relationships with children and families that are positive, respectful and built on trust.
• Ensure the health and safety of children at all times.
• Work with children and families to effectively implement and supervise children’s daily routines.
• Provide a safe and inclusive environment for children.
• Support children to develop cooperative behaviour through effective interactions, and ensuring behaviour expectations are age appropriate.
• Provide a range of programs to support children’s development, acting as a role model for children in all developmental stages.
• Ensure child:staff ratios are maintained, and children are adequately supervised at all times.
• Provide support and direction to trainees, students, and volunteers through coaching, supervision, reflection and evaluation, and working cooperatively.
• Ensure child observations are completed and recorded regularly, using child interests to plan and build quality, inclusive programs and sharing children’s progress with the child’s parent/guardian.
• Have primary responsibility for children within your care, working effectively with Assistant Educators and Trainee’s by delegating tasks and responsibilities where necessary.

CURRENTPOSITION LOCATIONS

Wundowie – Western Australia

VISASPONSORSHIP

Visa sponsorship options may be available to the appropriate applicant.

494 Employer Sponsored Scheme (3 Years FTE required, IELTS level 6,Skills Assessment)

482 Company Specific Labour Agreement (2 Years FTE required, IELTS level6)

REQUIREDSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALITIES, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

• Diploma in Children’s Services.
• Up to date knowledge of all licensing and legislation relating to the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework and Standards, National Early Years Learning Framework and application.
• Current Western Australian WWCC.
• Current national police clearance.

For more information on theabove vacancies, please call us on 08 6832 3*** for a full and specific JobDescription information sheet.

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role