Childcare Educator

Summary:

As a Childcare Educator in Morwell, Victoria, you will play a vital role in nurturing and educating young children in a safe and stimulating environment. This part-time, permanent position is essential for fostering the development of children's social, emotional, and cognitive skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of children and their families, making this role both rewarding and significant within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Educator in the 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 programmes 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.
• 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:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working in a childcare or educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Satisfactory drug & alcohol screening.