Assistant Early Childhood Educator

4 days ago

North Melbourne, Australia City of Melbourne Full time

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- **Full Time permanent position**:

- **$61,711 - $69,450 (Depending on skills + experience) + 11.5% Superannuation**:

- **Working with families in our community**

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.
- Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here._

Together we Make the Difference **#teammelbourne**

**How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne**:
The Assistant Early Childhood Educator provides high quality education and care for all children accessing each service. The Educator in this position will be guided by the Early Childhood Educator and shares responsibility for ensuring that the program reflects current best practice and meets the individual needs of each child participating in the program. The programs will be informed by ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’ Early Years Learning Frameworks.

**What you will bring: (Selection Criteria)**
- Approved Certificate III Children’s Services qualification or approved equivalent qualification.
- Experience working in an Early Childhood Services environment with demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Regulations
- Current Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates that appear on the ACECQA approved qualification list.
- Ability to engage ethically and respect the diversity and abilities of children and families.

**In addition; the Assistant Early Childhood Educator will ideally possess;**
- Willingness to take on responsibility of certified supervisor if required.
- Ability to work across full hours of centre operation - between 7.20am and 6.10pm, to, and to attend paid staff meetings and other centre directed activities out of working hours.
- Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative in day-to-day work and problem solving
- Ability to liaise with, support and follow directions given by Diploma / Degree qualified educators

**What we can offer you at City of Melbourne**
- Opportunities for professional development, training and study assistance to enhance your career progression.
- Multicultural organisation that values diversity
- Optional ADO available
- Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave & Paid Volunteer Leave
- Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits
- Salary sacrificing, MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more..

**How to apply**:

- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the "What You Will Bring to the Role" requirements.

Please address your covering letter to **Michelle Maschio, Senior Centre Coordinator**

**Application to be submitted by 11:45pm, Monday January 27 2025**

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