About Us :
Values, Beliefs and Commitments to Children
* We believe that every child is unique and we respect their individual learning pathways
* Educators are responsive to children’s strengths, abilities and interests and offer learning experiences that scaffold and build on children’s existing knowledge
* As a community we are committed to providing children with learning environments that invite and promote them to be inquisitive and learn through play
* Educators engage children in group work to develop a sense of belonging and develop dispositions for learning such as team work, collaboration and commitment
* Educators value the relationships formed with children and offer nurturing care and aim to promote confidence in each child
* We are committed to providing children with a healthy, well balanced and nutritious diet, promoting a healthy lifestyle
* Educators are deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful through their teaching; and act as positive role models to all children
* We advocate for children’s rights and ensure that each and every individual child is treated equally and offered the same opportunities whilst in our community
About You :
Casual on Call staff are expected to be able to be assigned to a room and pick up routines of the room and work with the team. You will need to be flexible and also be open to discussions of what is expected from each room until you are familiar with our centre.
You will need to interact with the children and be a part of our team not just a person being counted in our ratio. You will need to have meaningful interactions with the children and give your input with goals and expectations of the rooms.
Position Summary :
This position is to Plan and implement a quality education programme (NQS QA1), promote the health and safety of all staff and children (NQS QA2), build positive relationships with all stakeholders (NQS QA4,5,6), contribute to the effective management of the service (NQS QA7).
Key Requirements :
* Knowledge of EYLF and an ability to develop and implement a high quality educational program that reflects the diverse nature of the centre, local and wider community, based on the curriculum frameworks
* Understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 0-5 including children with additional needs
* Knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
* Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged 0-5
* Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs
* Developing interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults
* Demonstrated ability to work with families, children and educators in a culturally competent manner
* The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment
* Knowledge of child protection procedures
* Developing organisational skills
* Demonstrated experience building partnerships with families
* Knowledge of the local community.
* Knowledge of current issues in the Childcare and Education sector
Job Responsibility :
* Reporting to the coordinator
* Working closely with the team
* Monitoring children
* - Assisting with duties within the centre
Job Functions :
Early childcare
Job Benefits :
Casual on call staff are an important part of our service.
Great working environment.
Respectful interactions.
Supportive Management team.
Selling Point :
Great working Environment
Contact :
ANTOINETTE PUOPOLO