Certificate 3 Qualified Early Years Educator Parkdale

Family, Youth & Children's Services – Mentone VIC

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- Contribute to High-Quality, Child-Safe, Council-Run Early Childhood Programs
- Full-time opportunitythat includesa monthly rostered day off
- All rolesoperateon a rotating roster, with shifts ranging from 6:45am to 6:15pm
- Location: Parkdale

The City of KingstonoperatesthreeExceeding ratedFamily and Children’s Centres with large, supportive teams and a robust focus on quality.

About our team

Our centresare located inCarrum,Edithvaleand Parkdale, and all proudly hold an “Exceeding” rating under the National Quality Standard.

You’llbe joining an experienced,compassionateand collaborative team, supported by ahands-onsenior leadership team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth.

What we can offer you

- Excellent Pay and Conditions
- Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period
- Professional Development: Paid opportunities for professional growth and attendance at our annual conference.
- Career Progression: Opportunities for career development within our organisation.
- Dedicated Educational Leader & Inclusive Practice Coordinator: Receive guidance and support in your role.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

A bit about the role





The Certificate 3 Qualified Early Years Educator providesresponsive high-quality care and education for children in accordance with the City of Kingston Policies, Procedures, Philosophies, relevant Regulations and Frameworks. Under the guidance of the Education and Care Leader or Kindergarten Teacher contribute to the planning, implementing and evaluating children’s learning.

In this role you will:

- Supervise Children:Maintain the highest level of safety by actively engaging with children while supervising and monitoring their learning experiences, interactions, and routines at all times to ensure their well-being.
- Provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment to ensure the inclusion of all children
- Contribute positively to the team culture.
- Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with children, families and other team members
- Work Together: Collaborate with leaders, coworkers, families, children, and the community
- Adhere to the requirements of the National Quality Standards and framework, Regulations and EYLF
- Program Implementation: Assist in the implementation of high-quality children’s programs that respond to individual strengths and interests of children, families, and staff.

Your Skills and Experience

As a passionate,



caring and nurturing individual, you will have a strong passion for Early Childhood education along with the following;

- Minimum Qualification: Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
- Clearances: Current Employee Working with Children check
- First Aid Certification: Level 2 First Aid, including Asthma & Anaphylaxis management and CPR

The right candidate will be able todemonstratethe City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experiencedoesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact***@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at***@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is ap

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