Permanent Part Time Cert 111

Our community of educators are passionate about Early Childhood Education and advocating for best practice & continuous improvement in the Early Years. We welcome & embrace diversity, cultural awareness, inclusion, acceptance, equity and the right to the same opportunities for all children, families and community members. This includes a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ ways of knowing and being. Families are children’s first and most influential teachers. As Educators, we work in partnership with families, our community and other professionals to develop a curriculum that is responsive to each child’s needs, building on their, strengths, interests and knowledge. Children are empowered to voice their views and opinions, so they know they are respected members of our community. We support children’s resilience and promote safe risk-taking by respecting their rights to play, explore and investigate. We value and promote conservation and sustainable practices. Children are supported to show respect for the environment and to build on their knowledge & experiences of sustainability through intentional and spontaneous teaching practices. We value and promote conservation and sustainable practices. Children are supported to show respect for and to become environmentally responsible through intentional and spontaneous learning opportunities.

**About the role**:
To ensure the provision of a high-quality innovative educational program that meets the needs of children aged from birth to 6 years. To ensure the care and education program aligns with the Early Childhood Services Philosophy, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework as well as the National Quality Standards.

**Skills, experience and qualifications:
- Successful completion of Certificate 3 or equivalent (mandatory)
- Current, recognised Level 2 First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, with CPR updates completed within the last 12 months (mandatory)
- 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.
- Awareness of the cultural needs of families.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Ability to maintain written records and write reports relating to program goals and child development.
- Knowledge and understanding of mandatory Reporting requirements
- Ensure that all interactions with the children and families are positive, respectful and friendly, and be available to liaise with families on their children’s day at the service including daily routines and experiences.
- Create opportunities and actively support children to contribute to decisionmaking using ethical consultation processes at the service.
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of the children’s educational program by undertaking observations of the children, and contributing to the ongoing development of individual children
- s records and learning journals.
- Actively participate in the National Quality Standards & service-specific Risk Analysis.
- Participate in and support the development and implementation of centre policies and procedures as outlined in the Early Childhood Service Policies and Procedures Handbook and the Early Childhood Services Staff Handbook.
- Work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team environment by using initiative to enhance the day-to-day functioning at the centre.

**Pre-employment screening checks:
- Working with Children's check
- Police check
- Covid 19 Vaccination
- Pre-employment Medical assessment
- Victorian Driver's License

**What is in it for you?
- Required to work Wednesday and Thursday rotating roster from 6.45am - 6.00pm
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Council run health and well-being initiatives
- Staff Employee Assistance Program

**How to apply:
**Our Culture**:Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

**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.