Qualified Educator - 6 Weeks Placement Wadeye Children and Family Centre

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Educators/ Qualified Educators
6 - 8 Week Relief Work
Wadeye Northern Territory

We are looking for Qualified Childhood Educators to undertake extensive 6 week placements at Wadeye CFC. This truly is an excellent opportunity to develop and show case your skills in a rewarding and challenging environment and to deepen your understanding of working with Aboriginal culture. You will be exposed to a unique and beautiful part of Australia whilst working with an enthusiastic, dedicated & motivated team.

The Children and Family Centre is situated in Wadeye, an Aboriginal community 450 kilometres outside of Darwin. This role is as much about providing learning experiences for the women in the community in their roles as parents and staff, as it is about the children.

One Tree Community Services is a not for profit organisation that supports community services and child care centres throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We believe that our organisation cannot provide quality services or grow faster than its ability to attract and retain the 'right' people. 

Position requirements:

• To provide specific, specialised support for a focus group of children or room at the service
• To add value to the service in a particular area of expertise such as the environment, curriculum, etc.
• To communicate effectively with children and families.
• To adhere to the services policies and procedures and work in accordance with all relevant regulations and the National Quality Framework.
• To assist in ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for children and staff.
• To reflect upon and improve your practise ensuring you are gaining knowledge and skills that will assist in providing quality services to children and families.
• To work as a part of a team, supporting and contributing to One Tree as a community in line with One Trees Philosophy and Code of Ethics

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in accordance with Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012. (Cert III with 2 years’ experience or Diploma)
• Solid understanding of Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated experience in the child care industry
• Sound communication skills, written and verbal
• Valid Working with Children Card (or ability to obtain one)

Benefits:

• Free Shared Accommodation
• District Allowance $3.55 per hour

Applications will be assessed as they come in as we are looking to fill this position ASAP.  To be considered for this position you will need to submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position along with an up to date resume. No agency referrals please. 
 
One Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity in the workplace, Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply