Diploma Qualified – Senior Early Years Educator

Posted by Parkdale Family and Children's Centre on 13 Jan 2022

Organisation Parkdale Family and Children's Centre
For Provider Kingston City Council
Closing date 21.01.2022
Primary role Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type Full-time
Location Parkdale
State VIC
About the Centre/Service We are an Exceeding rated service with above award pay, conditions and excellent workplace culture. We offer extra program planning time and have a full time Educational Leader and Inclusive Practice Coordinator and a great Leadership Team all available to support you in your role. The City of Kingston promotes the safety and wellbeing of families from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal children and those with disabilities and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with families from diverse backgrounds. What we can offer As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. How to apply If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Jayda on 8586 0900. This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer. Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal. City of Kingston Council have aligned ourselves with the Chief Health Officer’s COVID – 19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 5) and subsequent COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (No. 7) and as such require vaccinations for all workers.
Work Days of the Role Monday to Friday
Hours of Work of the Role Rotating roster
Description Diploma Qualified - Senior Early Years Educator
  • Full time until May 2023
  • Join our leading Early Years Family and Children’s Centre team
  • Parkdale Family and Children Centre
  • Provide outstanding education and care within our community
  • Work in an environment with excellent team culture and conditions
  • Work at a service rated Exceeding the National Quality Standards and driven by continuing to deliver the highest quality programs
  • Career development opportunities
The role We currently have Diploma Qualified Senior Educator position available to join the Early Years team. Reporting to the Education and Care Leader, your role is to:
  • Support the group and individual child’s learning by providing play-based experiences.
  • Take regular observations, plan, implement experience and evaluate to ensure children continue to be given opportunities to expand their curiosity and interests.
  • Communicate effectively and creatively with families on a regular basis.
Please note: roles may relocate to any one of Council’s Family and Children’s Centres (Carrum, Parkdale or Edithvale) with notice, in line with our Enterprise Agreement conditions.   About you The ideal candidate will:
  • Demonstrated ability and experience working with and supervising children.
  • Have a strong commitment to working in a team environment.
  • Understand the expectations of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and the current Regulations.
  • Build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
  • Minimum Diploma qualification (Diploma in Children’s Services) in accordance with the relevant legislation associated with Early Years Care and Education
  • Current Working with Children's Check
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
Qualifications
  • Minimum Diploma qualification (Diploma in Children’s Services) in accordance with the relevant legislation associated with Early Years Care and Education
  • Current Working with Children's Check
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
Requirements WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award Individual EBA

Contact Name
Jayda Tressider
Email
Application Procedure
Apply online through our careers portal https://kingstoncareers.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?enc=Nugx5SB%2FNxAFHPV4eZoCxb7vWAiUC8s5NEJoB2ljvTM2PiS7cFueeK4LWG028lZDSKgRM%2F7hcXJLgQASQexTA1%2BS%2FbFBA3yZ9lB8Lr%2FN%2Fzc%3D

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