Assistant Educator
Organisation
YMCA Whittlesea
Closing date
24.03.2019
Primary role
Certificate III Educator
Position type
Casual
Location
Doreen
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
YMCA Whittlesea are seeking enthusiastic educators to join our casual team.
Successful applicants will gain work across all our children's services teams from LDC to Kindergarten. These include Orchard Road Early Learning and Community Centre in Doreen, Mill Park Heights Child Care Centre, Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre and Galada Kindergarten in Epping. You will be accepted into a friendly, engaging team environment.
You will be employed by an organisation that values professional development for all employees.
Description
The right candidates need to show commitment, enthusiasm and innovative practices. You must be self driven and passionate.
As an Assistant Educator, you will:
• Have an extensive knowledge on child development and wellbeing as well as an understanding of the National Quality Standards and Framework
• Have an understanding and respect for our diverse communities
• Be able to work collaboratively
• Have respectful relationships with families, children and the wider community
• Foster positive interactions which are embedded with a fun, safe environment
• Have the ability to understand the needs of each child by being attuned to individual needs
Qualifications
The successful applicants will hold the following current qualifications:
• Current Employee Working With Children Check
• Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old)
• Current Level 2 First Aid (minimum HTLAID003)
• Current CPR (minimum HLTAID001)
• Anaphylaxis Qualification
• Asthma Qualification
• Minimum Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)
All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. All successful applicants will be subjected to a National Police Check and be checked against the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme. YMCA Whittlesea is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
• A positive and warm attitude
• A willingness to grow and adapt to various environments
• Previous experience
Industrial Agreement/Award
Children’s Services Award 2010
Contact Name
Rebecca Davis
Email
Application Procedure
To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected] by the due date of 24th March, 2019.
