Children's Educator (Qualified - Diploma)

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is recruiting a Children's Educator (Qualified - Diploma) 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 in Ouyen, Underbool, Murrayville, Sea Lake and Manangatang. It may also support kindergarten programs delivered by the organisation as an Early Years Manager of 5 preschool programs. Full-time or part-time hours are negotiable, with relocation incentives available.

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 each child and the group.
• Deliver a child and family centred service and assist the Room Leader/Teacher in supervising and implementing programs for young children.
• 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.
• Identify, discuss and resolve problems and complete other duties as directed.

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.
• Interest in improving the health of families through children's services; good communication and time-management skills.
• Desirable: First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis certificates; experience in a child care setting; sound knowledge of early childhood development.

Applications include a resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, with qualifications submitted in hard copy at interview. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police record check and Working with Children check.