Childcare Educator – Maternity Leave Cover

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Childcare Educator to join our team in Morwell, Victoria, on a permanent basis to cover maternity leave. This role is essential in providing a nurturing and educational environment for children, ensuring their safety, development, and well-being. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a love for learning and supporting the individual needs of each child in our care.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake and lead daily routine of appropriate early childhood education and experiences.
• Assist in creating an appropriate environment which provides for developmental stimulation of children attending the centre.
• Greet parents, careers and children upon entering and exiting the centre.
• Positively interact with all children, nurturing their confidence and self-esteem giving each child individual attention and comfort throughout the day.
• Contribute to and assist in the development and/or evaluation of the programmers and activities.
• Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children.

• Supervise and engage in the activities of a group of children during the day that you are responsible for.

• Provide information to the Centre Coordinator that is relevant to the care, development and safety of the children within the center.
• Assist in planning for the ongoing development of each individual child.

• Ensure all service delivery is culturally safe; respectful and culturally competent.
• Work with staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the day to day running of the centre in accordance to your centre’s policies and procedures.
• Be a productive, positive team member who contributes equally and honestly whilst respecting everyone’s opinions

• Assist in the recording of children development and ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a childcare or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and practices.

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Satisfactory drug & alcohol screening.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Working with Children Check Clearance.