Early Childhood - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 29/04/ /01/2025

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Other

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1 Demonstrated experience, capacity, and flexibility to work with children of all age groups within the ELC.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge of the National Early Years Learning Framework, Victoria Early Years Learning Framework, and the National Quality Standards with the capacity to contribute to the ELC Quality Improvement Plan.

SC3 Demonstrated understanding of child development and a capacity to use different approaches (such as adult-led, child-led and guided learning) in interactions with children.

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

SC5 Ability to maintain a safe learning environment through an understanding of appropriate policies and procedures and responsive decision making.

SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role:

Hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Display good written and verbal communication skills together with the confidence to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and families.
Possess the ability to work professionally as part of a highly motivated and collaborative team.
Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in all aspects of service delivery
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning through professional development
Demonstrate a genuine interest and desire to facilitate the best possible outcomes for all children
Possess a capacity for good judgement and a calm and mature disposition
Hold the right to work in Australia
Possess an excellent understanding of the EYLF and NQF
Possess an excellent understanding of the Child Safe Standards and committed to upholding the rights of the child.
Ensure that the Privacy Act is adhered to and that confidentiality is maintained at all times
Participate in work plan reviews on a regular basis
Availability to work all shifts from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
This position will require an additional 228 hours during school holiday periods.

Responsibilities:

Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
Supports communication between teachers and parents
Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under mínimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Who May Apply:

A relevant Diploma Qualification in Children¿s Services is preferred for this position.
First Aid Level 2 Certificate with anaphylaxis training

EEO AND OHS Commitment:

Child Safe Standards:

Victorian government schools are child safe environments.

Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.

Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information:

All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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