* Salary: $61,711 - $69,450 (depending on skills and experience) + 11.5% Superannuation
* Work 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 example of multiculturalism and diversity.
About This Role
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 program will be informed by the 'Belonging, Being and Becoming' Early Years Learning Frameworks.
Your Key Responsibilities
* 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 Offer
* 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
Please address your covering letter to Michelle Maschio, Senior Centre Coordinator.
Applications via email are not able to be accepted.
For further information about this opportunity please contact Careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au.