Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator / room leader

Posted by ST MARY'S CHILDREN CENTRE KENSINGTON LTD on 17 Dec 2024

**Organisation**

ST MARY'S CHILDREN CENTRE KENSINGTON LTD

**Closing date**

03.01.2025

**Primary role**

Diploma Qualified Educator

**Position type**

Full-time

**Location**

Kensington

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

St Mary’s Children Centre is a brand new not-for-profit, purpose built, multi-level, childcare centre in Kensington. It aims to provide a safe learning environment for each child by focusing on strong Christian values. These values enable children to develop an understanding of the richness of life through the saving grace and love of Jesus Christ. Values empower them to be both successful learners and valuable members of the wider community. Our programs are evidence-based and play-based. St Mary’s Children Centre is part of a Christ-centred church community, aspiring for excellence in learning and care. We work in partnership with families, supporting and encouraging each child to be the best they can and to make a positive difference to the world as they develop, learn, and thrive. While offering care and education, we encourage each child to take responsibility for their own decisions, respecting their voice and choice.

**Description**
- There are multiple positions for this fantastic new centre, and roles will be for the Babies, Pre-kinder and Kinder rooms, depending on experience and centre operational needs. Please indicate on your cover letter your preferred age/room, position and job fraction (e.g. P/T, F/T, Casual). **Duties include, but are not limited to**:

- Depending on the position, e.g. room leader, diploma-qualified, work with children, parents and educators to plan and implement culturally rich and welcoming learning environments and activities, appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of all children including the provision of an accessible and inclusive program for children with a disability.
- Assist in the preparation of materials and equipment for children’s education and learning activities.
- Assist the ECT and the Room Leader in developing, documenting, and maintaining records of individual children.
- Managing children’s play, learning, fun adventures, and behaviours, including social interactions.
- Assist in the provision of a safe, healthy and welcoming environment, supervising the children in recreational activities and during the daily routine.
- Ensure Child Safe Standards are followed at all times.
- Participate in discussions with relevant early childhood support services and other professional services and organisations within the community as required.
- Assist with preparation of regular reports concerning the overall operation of the service and your work area/room.
- Be actively involved in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan of the service.

**Skills and Experience**:

- An excellent understanding of holistic approaches in working with children.
- Working knowledge of early childhood development, learning theories and pedagogical principles.
- Ability to assist in the provision of a developmentally appropriate program for the children, in partnership with ECT, Room Leader, educators, and parents.
- An ability to plan, reflect, work, and manage time effectively with mínimal supervision (according to your role/qualification).
- Strong knowledge of child health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
- Strong knowledge of the NQS, EYLF, and the VEYLDF.
- Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the National Laws and Regulations
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in broadening skills and professional development.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum diploma qualification in early childhood education & care (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA).
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current food handling certificate.
- Mandatory Child protection.
- Updated First aid & CPR, and Anaphylaxis and Asthma training

**Requirements**:
WWCC

**Additional Requirements**

Experience of at least 2 years is highly desirable.

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

Children’s Services Award 2010