Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III
We're looking for an Early Childhood Educator to work at our Harnett House Children’s Centre!
Summary about this job
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Company: Melbourne City Mission
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-2-3942-3223
Fax: +61-3-2663-2097
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Detail information about job Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 2 x Part Time Role, Fixed Term 12 Months
- Available to work a minimum 16 to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week
- Brunswick Location – Harnett House Children’s Center
- Great work life balance and access to NFP salary Packaging
About the organisation
At Melbourne City Mission we’re changing lives every day. We’ve been around for almost as long as Melbourne itself and are a responsive, creative and flexible, and we’re transforming lives every day.
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About the program
Hartnett House Children’s Centre works in partnership with families, the wider community, other Melbourne City Mission Services and other support services to provide a quality educational program for children based on children’s individual needs and interests. Moreland City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Services are located on site alongside Melbourne City Missions ECIS and the Early Years Family Support team.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Certificate III Qualified Educator to join the current team at Harnett House. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on play based learning and be able to support the service in providing a responsive and flexible program for all children.
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high quality, responsive early childhood programs, through collaborative partnerships with families, other professionals and the local community.
You will bring to this role:
- Ability to engage with and support children in a play based educational setting.
- Ability to provide a high quality program based on observation.
- Willingness to provide a flexible indoor/outdoor program.
- Sound knowledge of child development.
- Demonstrated Capacity to guide children’s behaviour.
- Awareness and respect for the cultural needs of families.
- Ability to ensure confidentiality of information.
- Capacity to work positively within a team environment.
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Capacity to interact with people who have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability.
- Capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role, including bending, sitting/standing and lifting.
Key Requirement:
- A Certificate III of Children’s Services or equivalent
- A current First Aid Certificate – Level Two
- Current Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training
- Valid Working with Children Check
A position description containing further information is attached here.
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Tania Ellul on phone 0429 434 582 .
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. MCM recognizes the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our staff.
How to apply:
Applications should include a current CV and Cover Letter outlining their relevant skills and experience.
Applications to Tania Ellul, Operations Manager, Early Learning Programs at [email protected]
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 6 July 2018
Please note: MCM reserves the right to interview prior to closing.
As part of Melbourne City Mission’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening checks process. Successful appointment to a position will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National (and International if applicable) Police Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Right to Work in Australia, current professional registration, and current and valid driver license. All costs associated with safety screening checks with the exception of the National Police Check will be at applicants’ expense.
Our commitment to diversity
At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.