Certificate Iii/diploma Educator

Certificate III/Diploma Educator - Casual

Posted by Albert Park Preschool Inc on 06 Mar 2025

**Organisation**

Albert Park Preschool Inc

**Closing date**

20.03.2025

**Primary role**

Certificate III Educator

**Position type**

Casual

**Location**

Albert Park

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

Albert Park Pre-School, established in 1948, is a community sessional kindergarten located in Melbourne’s inner bayside suburb of Albert Park. Just a stone throw from Albert Park Village, the kindergarten has long been a fixture in the local community and prides itself on promoting wellbeing for all and helping forge friendships between children and families alike. We are also Australia's first carbon neutral kindergarten. It is our vision to remain deeply connected to community - to be a “little Kinder with a big heart” taking care of our world and each other. An Exceeding NQS-rated service, our philosophy revolves around play as a tool for learning and our program development is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Our teaching practice is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Our Kindergarten provides a wonderful, small and secure learning environment for three
- and four-year-old classes. Casual shifts will be offered as they arise due to our educators’ planned and unplanned leave. If you are looking to work within a small inspiring team who are empowered and celebrated, and together continue to lead and contribute to our long-standing legacy, we want to hear from you

**Work Days of the Role**

Potential days are Monday - Friday

**Hours of Work of the Role**

Casual hours up to 8.5hrs/day

**Description**

POSITION TITLE:
Early Childhood Certificate III or Diploma Educator

POSITION TYPE:
Casual - offered due to current staff’s planned and unplanned leave

LOCATION:
Albert Park Pre-School Centre, Albert Park

REPORTING TO:
The Committee of Management, Albert Park Pre-school Centre

AGREEMENT/AWARD:
VECTEA 2020

**Qualifications**

**ESSENTIAL** Qualifications and registration:

- Must hold a minimum qualification of a Certificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care recognised by ACECQA.
- Current Working with Children Check (WCC).
- Hold a current ACECQA compliant First Aid Certificate, including Resuscitation, Asthma Management, and Anaphylaxis.
- Current child protection training.

Learning curriculum:

- Understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Awareness of early childhood development and its importance in program planning.
- Ability to support the implementation of a holistic curriculum where each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities, and interests are the foundation of a play-based learning environment.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

- Sound communication skills with the ability to build secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Able to communicate effectively, listen actively, and respond appropriately to children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Established interpersonal skills and empathy and sensitivity when children and families are experiencing adversity.
- Awareness of the ECA Code of Ethics and organisation's Code of Conduct.

Knowledge of legislation:

- Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
- Understanding of the National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
- Understanding of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS), Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), and Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).

Cultural responsiveness:

- Commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in all aspects of the curriculum.
- Respecting and working collaboratively with culturally and linguistically diverse children, families, colleagues, and local community.
- Supporting and implementing an anti-bias approach, including social justice approaches.
- Upholding an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that recognises and values the diverse backgrounds of all children, families, and the local community.

Professionalism and ethics:

- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in their interactions with children, families, and colleagues.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Uphold ethical standards.
- Comply with, and maintain, organisation’s policies and procedures.

Commitment to continuous learning:

- Committed to ongoing professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in early childhood education.

**DESIRABLE**
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