Educator – Certificate III or Diploma

EDUCATOR – Certificate III or Diploma in Education and Care
Full time/Part Time/Casual (negotiable), starting January 2025
Seaview Christian College Educators are employed under the terms and conditions specified in the Christian Community Ministries Enterprise Agreement 2024 as amended from time to time. Educators will demonstrate a willingness to actively support the Christian aims of the College, demonstrate a strong commitment to the ethos of Christian education and be familiar with college policy, rules and expectations.

Position Summary:
Educators at Seaview Christian College Early Learning Centre are appointed to educate and care for a group of children. Under the guidance of the ELC Director and Educational Leader, Educators will require training to support the Lead Educator to develop, plan and implement an early childhood program which is developmentally appropriate and aligns with nationally approved learning frameworks, the ethos and vision of the College, meets the group and individual needs of children, and considers parent and community input into the program.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Consistent with the current Christian Community Ministries Enterprise Agreement, Seaview Christian College Policy and the Biblical basis of the College, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Promote and engage in the College wide ethos which focuses on the values of Jesus by embedding Christ into educational programs and practice.
• Support Lead Educator with the planning, preparing and delivering of effective learning and teaching programs for every child using government approved learning frameworks (Early Years Learning Framework & My Time Our Place), National Quality Standards, and the Centre's Philosophy.
• Be focused, active and reflective when contributing with the design and the delivery of whole group, small group and individualised learning programs.
• Support Lead Educator to implement the planning and assessment cycle, making learning visible and accessible to parents/caregivers.
• Use evidence based and age-appropriate methods of assessment to collect data on children's progress for the purpose of informing programming and communication with families.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with families, professionals, community groups and/or research organisations.
• Ensure that interactions with children are warm, responsive and inclusive, encouraging a sense of professional trust and security.
• Interact with children in meaningful ways, promoting their learning and development in a manner which is age appropriate and develop skills of lifelong learning.
• Follow Centre policies and procedures to ensure the safety and hygiene of the environment in line with laws and regulations.
• Follow the College Code of Conduct, Child Protection, and Confidentiality Policies, along with the Centre Code of Ethics at all times.
• Be committed to the Centre vision of continual improvement and striving for excellence, contributing to and engaging in professional learning, projects, and the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Engage with all staff in a professional manner, contributing to a positive workplace culture that reflects Seaview Christian College organisational values.

Selection Criteria:
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to support Lead Educator to plan and prepare education and care programs which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of children; and are consistent with relevant approved learning frameworks, National Quality Standards, and the Centre's Philosophy.
• Ability to support Lead Educator to implement effective, holistic and inclusive education and care practices, including the use of the planning and assessment cycle.
• Capacity to communicate effectively with children, families and staff including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills, and the ability to support Lead Educator to plan and apply appropriate behaviour guidance strategies that contribute to a supportive, inclusive, quality early education and care environment.
• An understanding of the need to work collaboratively with early learning centre staff, parents/caregivers, and members of the wider community in order to achieve desirable outcomes for children.

Skills and Qualifications:
The successful applicant will hold or be actively working towards a Certificate III in Education and Care, or an ACEQA recognised equivalent qualification and/or Diploma in Education and Care. First Aid Qualifications – including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
Mandatory Requirement:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)

APPLICATIONS:
Applications for this position must be submitted using the Non-Teaching Staff Employment Application which can be requested emailing office@seaview.sa.edu.au or call 08 7625 2600. Submit that application form together with a covering letter, resume/CV and supporting documentation (refer list below) via e-mail. To apply, please forward the following documents to the College via email to office@seaview.sa.edu.au:

• Covering letter
• Completed Application form
• Concise resume or curriculum vitae
• Copy of Qualification

Applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted via email and telephone. Interviews may take place before the closing date – early applications are encouraged. Further Information on Christian Community Ministries Ltd is available on the website: www.ccmschools.edu.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 17th January 2025
Please send your completed Non-Teaching Employment Application form including your resume and cover letter to:

The Principal
Seaview Christian College
PO Box 207
PORT AUGUSTA S.A. 5700
or e-mail: office@seaview.sa.edu.au