Diploma Qualified Educator

4 days ago

Mitcham, Australia Heatherdale Preschool Inc Full time

Diploma Qualified Educator

Posted by Heatherdale Preschool Inc on 20 Feb 2025

**Organisation**

Heatherdale Preschool Inc

**For Provider**

Heatherdale Preschool

**Closing date**

06.03.2025

**Primary role**

Diploma Qualified Educator

**Position type**

Part-time

**Location**

Mitcham

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

Heatherdale Preschool is a parent-run committee preschool located in Mitcham, committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment for children to explore, grow, and develop. With a philosophy centered on warm, open-ended, play-based learning, we strive to foster a deep sense of belonging, well-being, and identity in every child. Our team works collaboratively to provide enriching and interactive experiences for our four-year-old and three-year-old children.

**Work Days of the Role**

Monday and Tuesday in our three year old program

**Hours of Work of the Role**

17.5 paid hours

**Description**

**About You**:
Are you are an empathetic, engaging educator who is enthusiastic about creating a joyful learning environment. With a genuine love for supporting young children’s development, you bring creativity, patience, and a collaborative spirit to our team. You value open communication and thrive in a supportive community-driven workplace. You’re committed to upholding child safety standards and bring a proactive, warm approach to addressing each child’s unique needs. **About the Role**: As a Early Childhood Educator, you will:

- Work with the team to develop, implement, and evaluate a play-based curriculum that embraces children’s unique ideas, cultures, and interests.
- Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, nurturing strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Maintain meticulous records, observations, and assessments to support each child’s learning journey.
- Work in line with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and Heatherdale’s Quality Improvement Plan.

**Qualifications**
- A **Diploma** in Early Childhood Education and Care (recognised by ACECQA).
- **Strong understanding** of the Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Framework, and Child Safe Standards.
- Current **Working with Children Check**, and **Police Check**.
- **First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications** (ACECQA compliant).
- **Mandatory Reporting**:

- Exceptional time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated **ability to engage** effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- **Commitment to ongoing professional development**.

**Requirements**:
WWCC

**Additional Requirements**

Preferable but Not Essential - Food Handling Certificate (training can be arranged if needed). - Previous experience working with a parent committee of management. - An interest in sustainability initiatives.

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

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