Diploma Educator

**Join the team who has been promoting positive childhoods in Western Australia for over 100 years**

**About Meerilinga**

Meerilinga is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity established in 1911 that offers early learning programs, parenting courses, training and education, and community services to develop strong and connected communities.

Meerilinga’s seven Children and Family Services located in Ballajura, Beechboro, Cockburn, High Wycombe, Hilton, Kingsley, Woodvale, and its Outreach service in Bullsbrook are used by local communities as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all community members to learn, participate, connect, and contribute to fostering a sense of community belonging and wellbeing.

Meerilinga is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers nationally recognized Certificate III, Diploma and Traineeship courses in Early Childhood Education and Care.

**The Position**:
We have a Diploma Educator position available for applicants with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience
- Cockburn - 52 hours per fortnight (Tue - Fri, 8.30 - 3.30pm)

The Educator will support the Curriculum Leader with the day-to-day coordination of our Early Learning Programs. This role has a range of responsibilities in accordance to holding an approved diploma level qualification and organisational policies and procedures and as directed. Guided by the philosophy of “Play with Purpose” ensuring opportunities for positive learning experiences are achieved through play.

Our selection requirements are:

- The minimum qualification relevant to this position includes a Diploma of Children’s Services or approved equivalent or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, (Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care)
- A working knowledge of appropriate curriculum frameworks and an ability to develop and implement a high-quality educational program that reflects the diverse nature of the centre, local and wider community, based on the curriculum frameworks
- A working knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 2-5 years, including children with additional needs
- A working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2012 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012
- demonstrated experience building partnerships with families
- Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet where applicable)
- demonstrated experience in the education and care of children
- Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults
- demonstrated ability to work with families, children, and educators in a culturally competent manner
- The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment
- Knowledge of child protection law and procedures
- Well-developed organisational skills
- working knowledge of state government funding for kindergarten and data collection (if applicable).

**In return Meerilinga offers**:

- A friendly supportive working environment
- Free onsite parking available
- Additional paid Christmas leave
- Opportunities for professional development training
- Part uniform supplied
- Meerilinga acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Wadjuk, Noongar Boodja, where Meerilinga’s main offices are located, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. _We pay our respect to their cultures and to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation._
- We are an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available._