CASUAL – Diploma Qualified Educator

CASUAL – Diploma Qualified Educator (5.5hrs/day)

Posted by Chelsea Occasional Child Care Centre Inc on 23 Sep 2024

Organisation

Chelsea Occasional Child Care Centre Inc

For Provider

(Community, Not for Profit)

Closing date

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Casual

Location

Chelsea

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

We are a beautiful, not for profit 27 place community occasional care centre, with a rich history of delivering quality education and care to children and their families. We cater for children aged from 12 months to 5 years in a multi-aged environment. A volunteer parent committee governs the centre's operations, in collaboration with the Centre Director to ensure the successful running of the centre. We provide an open-ended play-based learning environment, with a strong focus on natural elements. We create an environment with many opportunities for children to discover and explore through play in an unhurried and relaxed manner. Our team of educators focus on creating close and trusting relationships with our families and community, and we are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, reliable and like-minded educators to join our team.

Work Days of the Role

Casual - Monday - Friday

Hours of Work of the Role

8:45am - 2:15pm

Description

• Are you looking for something a little different?
• Would you like shorter working days to allow for increased life-work balance?
• Would you like to work 5mins from the beach to make the most of those lovely summer afternoons?

An exciting opportunity exists to join a lovely Community Occasional Care Service as a Casual Educator. This fulfilling role provides high-quality care and education for children from 1yr to 5yrs Monday to Friday (9am-2pm) in a mixed-aged environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your skills and commitment to Early Childhood Education while working in partnership with families to encourage positive outcomes for children. As one of our team members, you will:

• Engage in or lead spontaneous and planned experiences with small groups of children in our indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Engage in reflective practice when creating routines and engaging learning spaces in collaboration with the director and team.
• Actively contribute to establishing a collaborative culture where teamwork and respect for each other is paramount.
• Engage in intentional teaching with the children, to scaffold & extend on their learning and development.
• Support the program by contributing to a range of planning and documentation practices within the program.

To be a fantastic addition to our team, you will:

• Be creative, flexible, enthusiastic and have the ability to use your initiative within a small team.
• Hold an ACECQA approved Diploma level Qualification in Children's Services
• Have an understanding of both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Have a strong commitment to child safety and the child safe standards
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy working within a small team
• be excited each day to bring your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Qualification (Diploma level - can be working towards)
• Current & Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Police Check / Criminal History Check (no more than 6 months old)
• First Aid / Asthma / Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate

Requirements

WWCC

Additional Requirements

If you would like to work in a friendly fun filled environment please send through your resume and cover letter to Emma via email on Or if you would like to find out more about the role or us, pop me an email :-) We look forward to hearing from you

Industrial Agreement/Award

Children's Services Award 2010