Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part-time, Fixed-term (until August 2019) to cover maternity leave
• Available to work between 15 - 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
• Doreen location: Bassetts Road Early Learning Centre

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 organisation transforming the lives of people experiencing disadvantage. Our services extend across disability, homelessness & justice, palliative care, and education and early years. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

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About the program

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Melbourne City Mission’s Bassetts Road Early Learning Centre. The 120 place multi-purpose childcare centre provides a quality educational program for children from birth to 5 years of age. Bassetts Road ELC offers children and families an integrated early learning environment where children are nurtured to reach their full potential. High quality programs are developed under the National Early Years Learning Framework by qualified and experienced educators.

About the role

We are currently seeking a motivated, dedicated and nurturing professional Certificate III Educator. This educator will be able to foster a caring and educational environment through team work and contributing to providing high quality education and care.  The successful applicant will have a sincere passion for childcare with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave for a period of 12 months (until August 2019).

The successful applicant will be:

• Ability to provide support and assistance to enable participation and access for all children.
• Experience working in a long day care environment.
• Commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for children and their families.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Quality Improvement and Assessment process for early year’s services.
• Ability to engage with and support children in an educational setting.
• Ability to contribute to the program and planning in consultation with the Room leader.
• Sound knowledge of child development.
• Demonstrated capacity to guide children’s behaviour.
• Awareness of 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.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.
• Ability to work between the hours of 6:30am-6:30pm on rotating roster

Skills and experience

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Must have knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework.
• Current first Aid Qualification with ACEQUA guidelines.
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma & Food Handling certificates
• Capacity to respond appropriately to children at risk of harm or neglect

A position description containing further information is attached here.

For enquiries about this role please contact Kristy Radev, Co-ordinator Bassetts Rd ELC on 0407 491 479 or [email protected] or Kelly Ferris, 2IC, on 0408 352 501 or via [email protected].

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 skills and experience.

Applications to Kristy Radev, Co-ordinator Bassetts Rd ELC via email: [email protected]

Applications close 5pm on 27 July 2018.

Only candidates short listed for Interview will be contacted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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, 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.