Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator

Posted by Heatherdale Preschool Inc on 12 Nov 2024

**Organisation**

Heatherdale Preschool Inc

**Closing date**

27.11.2024

**Primary role**

Diploma Qualified Educator

**Position type**

Part-time

**Location**

Mitcham

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

Location: 15 Wallbrook Drive, Vermont South (until Term 2, 2025, then moving to 12 Purches Street, Mitcham VIC 3132) Type: Part-Time (22.5 hours/week across 3 days) Session Hours: Monday
- Wednesday and Wednesday to Friday Heatherdale Preschool is a parent-run committee preschool located in Mitcham, committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment for children to explore, grow, and develop. With a philosophy centered on warm, open-ended, play-based learning, we strive to foster a deep sense of belonging, well-being, and identity in every child. Our team works collaboratively to provide enriching and interactive experiences for our two four-year-old groups and one three-year-old group. We are seeking two passionate, experienced, and diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our team. Working alongside our current teachers, these roles offer an opportunity to inspire and support children's growth within our caring community.

**Work Days of the Role**

Mon-Wed and Wed - Fri

**Hours of Work of the Role**

22.5 Hours

**Description**
- About the Role:

- As our Early Childhood Educator, you will:

- Develop, implement, and evaluate a play-based curriculum that embraces children's unique ideas, cultures, and interests.
- Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, nurturing strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Maintain meticulous records, observations, and assessments to support each child's learning journey.
- Work in line with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and Heatherdale's Quality Improvement Plan.

You are an empathetic, engaging educator who is enthusiastic about creating a joyful learning environment. With a genuine love for supporting young children's development, you bring creativity, patience, and a collaborative spirit to our team. You value open communication and thrive in a supportive community-driven workplace. You're committed to upholding child safety standards and bring a proactive, warm approach to addressing each child's unique needs.

Lize Wright, Secretary, Committee of Management

**Qualifications**

**Essential Requirements**
- A

**Diploma**

in Early Childhood Education and Care (recognised by ACECQA).
- **Strong understanding**

of the Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, and National Quality Framework.
- Current

**VIT registration**

(depending on qualifications),

**Working with Children Check**

, and

**Police Check**

- **First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications**

(ACECQA compliant).
- **Child Protection training and knowledge**

- Exceptional time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated

**ability to engage**

effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- **Commitment to ongoing professional development**

**Requirements**:
WWCC

**Additional Requirements**

Preferable but Not Essential Food Handling Certificate (training can be arranged if needed). Previous experience working with a parent committee of management. An interest in sustainability initiatives.

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)