CERT III - Early Childhood Educator (2025 start)Job posted: 29/10/2024Job type: Full time / From 13/01/2025 - 09/01/2026Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedReference: 1447586Closes: 11/11/2024Location ProfileDoveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It aims to support and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community, including children, young people, and adults.The Early Learning Centre has been accredited twice with an ACECQA Excellence rating and comprises three learning environments. Each room is staffed with high quality educators, and ratios well above the minimum level required under national laws.Selection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated experience, capacity and flexibility to work with children of all age groups within the ELC.SC2: Demonstrated knowledge of the National Early Years Learning Framework, Victoria Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.SC3: Demonstrated understanding of children's development and a capacity to use different approaches in interactions with children.SC4: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.SC5: Ability to maintain a safe learning environment through understanding of appropriate policies and procedures.SC6: Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.RoleThe suitable candidate will:Hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification.Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC).Display good written and verbal communication skills.Possess the ability to work professionally as part of a collaborative team.Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in all aspects of service delivery.Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning through professional development.Possess a capacity for good judgement and a calm disposition.Hold the right to work in Australia.Possess an excellent understanding of the EYLF and NQF.ResponsibilitiesGeneral responsibilities:Document and analyze individual observational records for the children in care.Plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate program for the children.Participate in critical reflection on practice.Assist in ensuring the program operates within the requirements of the Regulations.Respect the confidentiality of information relating to parents and children.Specific responsibilities:Children:Assist with the planning and implementation of a culturally rich learning environment.Offer learning experiences appropriate to the developmental needs of all children.Maintain daily compliance records.Staff:Facilitate effective communication and assist in the day-to-day supervision of staff/volunteers.Ensure Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements are followed.Who May ApplyA relevant Cert III Qualification in Children's Services is required.First Aid Level 2 Certificate with anaphylaxis training.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.Full time / From 13/01/2025 - 09/01/2026Contact:Sharyn Wilson | 03 8765 0111To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr