Early Childhood Educators

Ongoing casual position
- 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**

Our Early Years Precinct is seeking creative, dedicated Casual Educators who has a genuine passion for child-centered learning and strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework to join our team.

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

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

**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 and CPR.
- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

**CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS**
- Closed for 2 weeks during Christmas & New Year period.
- Above award rates
- Branded t-shirt provided
- Financial support for Professional Development/Courses for growth
- Paid ongoing First Aid qualifications
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Engaged community with high parent engagement and long-standing connections.

**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.

**APPLICATION**
- a 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;
**YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS ONE DOCUMENT.**

**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 9AM FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2024**

**Please note: Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.