Certificate Iii Early Childhood Educator - Pascoe Vale South, Australia - Doris Blackburn Preschool

Description

Certificate III Early Childhood Educator

Posted by Doris Blackburn Preschool on 09 Apr 2024


Organisation
Doris Blackburn Preschool


For Provider
Doris Blackburn Preschool


Closing date

Primary role
Certificate III Educator


Position type
Part-time


Location
Pascoe Vale South


State

VIC

About the Centre/Service
Doris Blackburn Preschool is a licensed, independent, community-based Centre that is governed by a Committee of Management. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We have been providing children with a play-based early childhood education for almost 80 years. We are situated in Pascoe Vale South and operate funded 3- and 4-year-old programs. Doris Blackburn Preschool is a community of learners that exists in the interests of children's well-being and learning. We are eager to be active partners that create collaborative relationships with children and their families. We strongly believe that aim is to develop every child's potential in a supportive and welcoming learning environment.

Our programs follow the National & Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks and we have been assessed each time by the Department of Education & Training as exceeding.

Our educational programs are play-based and open-ended, and children to learn because they are interested in what they are doing.

We extend children's thinking through modelling, problem-solving and purposeful activities which help them to understand a new concept, develop an idea they have had or try a new skill.

The program encourages creative thinking, independence, decision making and risk taking and provides children with opportunities to experiment, explore, discover and create.

Doris Blackburn is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered, and we have zero tolerance of child abuse.

We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about child/ren's safety and wellbeing to authorities.

We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, and to provide a safe environment for children with a disability.

Work Days of the Role
Monday & Tuesday


Hours of Work of the Role
18.25 hours per week. Staff meetings 0.5 hrs. Work hours 8am - 5.15pm with Session times being 8.30am-4.00pm


Description

• Doris Blackburn Preschool is seeking a Certificate III Early Childhood Educator to join our 3 ayearold program, commencing from Term 2, Monday 29th April, 2024. Earlier, if available. We are seeking an educator that is motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and committed to early childhood education and quality outcomes for children, families and our Centre.

Essential criteria include:

• Understanding and knowledge of early childhood development relevant to level of qualification and experience
• Understanding and working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards and Victorian Early Years Learning Framework
• Ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with staff, children, families and employer
• Ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with mínimal supervision
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using technology
• Experience working in early childhood education is preferable
• Refer job description

Qualifications

• Approved Certificate III Early Childhood or equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations
• Current Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Emergency First Aid in Early Childhood (including CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis)
• Mandatory Child Protection training

Requirements:


WWCC

Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)