Children's Educator (Qualified - Minimum Cert III)

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is recruiting a Children's Educator (Qualified, minimum Certificate III) for its Early Years department. The position assists in planning and delivering developmentally informed programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years enrolled in long day care centres, integrated services and vacation care programs. Centres are located in Ouyen, Underbool, Murrayville, Sea Lake and Manangatang. On occasion, and as negotiated, the educator may support kindergarten programs delivered by the Early Years Manager of five preschool programs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a healthy, safe and welcoming environment and a learning environment that responds to each child's developmental abilities.
• Implement planned and spontaneous activities and daily routines that meet the needs of the individual child and the group.
• Deliver a child and family centred service and assist the Room Leader/Teacher in supervising and implementing education and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with MTHCS policies, infection control procedures and the relevant Acts, Regulations and Standards affecting children's services.
• Engage positively with families and work as a multi-disciplinary team member, maintaining confidentiality.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Children's Services, Diploma of Children's Services, Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification recognised under the Children's Services Regulations 2009.
• Current driver's licence, police check and Working with Children Certificate.
• Good written and verbal communication, time management and teamwork; interest in improving family health through children's services.
• Desirable: First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis certificates; experience in a child care setting; sound knowledge of early childhood development.

Relocation incentives are available where eligible, subject to the Victoria State Government Program Guidelines. Applications include a resume, a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and copies of qualifications; appointments are subject to a police record check and a Working with Children check.