Early Childhood Educator

Permanent part-time position, 8 hours per week **(Monday)**
- Based at Joyce Avenue Children's Centre Greensborough
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing

**About the Role:
**The role is to ensure the provision of a high-quality innovative educational program that meets the individual needs of children aged from birth to 6 years and ensure that all interactions with the children are positive, respectful and friendly. This role will also ensure the care and education program aligns with the Early Childhood Services Philosophy. You are required to ensure a child-safe environment and contribute to a culture of child safety by fulfilling the responsibilities and requirements of Council’s Child Safe Policy and procedures.

**_*Please note: this permanent part-time role is available 8 hours per week on Mondays only. _**

**Skills, experience and certificates**:

- Early Childhood Qualification as recognised under Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 - Diploma.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
- Knowledge of child development theories and an ability to demonstrate within the program
- Knowledge and understanding of Mandatory Reporting requirements
- Ability to maintain written records and write reports relating to program goals and child development.
- Awareness of the cultural needs of families.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
- Ability to maintain written records and write reports relating to program goals and child development.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and a positive approach to shared decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to work adhering to Banyule City Council’s Values.
- Current, recognised First Aid and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates are essential

**Mandatory Pre-employment checks**:

- Functional Capacity Assessment
- Police Check
- Working with Children's Check

**How to apply**:
For more information about this position please download a copy of the position description. Any questions regarding the position and opportunities available, please contact **Amanda Polan - Joyce Ave Coordinator Tel 0481 910 043 **for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close: Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 11.45 PM.**

**Why choose Banyule?**

**Our Values**:
Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

**We offer**:

- Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements.
- Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Study assistance
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

**Diversity Statement**:Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

**Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians**:Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

**Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment**:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.