Early Childhood Educator

2 days per week - 12 month fixed term
- Newly upgraded Early Years Precinct
- Professional Development Opportunities

Moreton Bay College (Long Day Care) Early Learning Centre provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for the boys and girls in its care. MBC Early Learning Centre has a Reggio Emilia based Approach, with a child-led program and inquiry based learning style. MBC Early Learning Centre is adjacent to the College’s Prep Facility and is a fully licensed 69 place Long Day Care Centre available to both girls and boys and includes facilities catering for children aged 15 months to 4 years. The Centre operates from 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday (except for Public Holidays), for 50 weeks of the year - closing for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.

**THE POSITION**
We are seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Assistant Educator who has a genuine passion for child-centred learning and a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.

The Early Childhood Assistant Educator is responsible to the Deputy Head of Primary - Early Learning, but ultimately is responsible to the Head of Primary. All staff are employed by the Principal.

All staff need to be supportive of the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of this Uniting Church Day school from EY-12.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assisting with the implementation of the Early Childhood Program.
- Engaging with and working alongside children to support their learning.
- Work with individuals and groups of children to support their learning.
- At times, take a whole group session e.g. reading a story and supervise transitions.
- Help prepare provocations/ learning experiences.
- Help maintain the learning environment, resources and equipment.
- Understanding and working according to the Early Learning Centre Policies
- Work in partnership with children and families to support learning outcomes
- Complete light cleaning duties as required.
- Assist with administration duties as required.
- Ensuring the health and safety of all children in their care.
- Engage in professional discussions about the learning program and continuous improvement.
- Awareness of the regulations associated with the early education and care industry
- Awareness of planning for children’s learning experiences through the EYLF
- Other duties may be assigned by teachers or the leadership team.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:_
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to relate well to young children.
- Basic IT skills.
- Able to use initiative.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Demonstrate workplace health and safety practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of inquiry based learning - an advantage.
- Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

**CERTIFICATES, QUALIFICATIONS REGISTRATIONS**
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards an Equivalent Early Childhood Qualification.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Working with Children Suitability Card is essential.
- A current first aid certificate is required prior to commencement.
- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates are desirable.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Newly renovated Centre with modern amenities
- Large outdoor yards
- The Early Learning Centre has a staff work space and lunchroom.
- This role can require a high level of physical activity and requires a physically capable individual.
- On occasion there will be a need to lift a child (approx weight 15kg)
- Excellent auditory and visual capacity is required because of child safety.

**CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS**
- 2 days fixed term for 2025.
- Additional Casual hours available for available days.
- Branded t-shirt provided
- Financial support for Professional Development/Courses for growth
- First Aid qualifications
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Engaged community with high parent engagement and long-standing connections.

**APPLICATION**
- a one page cover letter
- a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
- any additional information you may wish to submit; and
- the names and contact details of two professional referees.

**Please note**:
All applicants must declare:

- any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job
- any convictions of any criminal offences
- that all information supplied is accurate and complete

**Applications close 9 am, Thursday 6 December 2024**

**Please note: Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the closing date.