Certificate III Co-educator - Hurstbridge Children's Centre

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The Position:

We are seeking an experienced Certificate III Co-educator to join our team at Hurstbridge Children's Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will work together with the team at Hurstbridge Children's Centre to provide an appropriate developmental and enriching program for the children within the Babies room which maximises opportunities for them to develop to their full potential.

This is a full time position, working 38 hours per week, plus an addition 2 hours to allow for a monthly RDO. The hours of work will extend between 6:45am to 6.00pm on a rotational roster.

The position commences ASAP.

Where will you be working?

Hurstbridge Children's Hub is collaboration between Nillumbik Shire Council and ECMS, offering long day-care and occasional care for children aged from 3 months to five years of age. The centre is located within a tight knit community ideally situated next to Hurstbridge station with free onsite parking. Our purpose built centre offers high quality facilities, large integrated indoor & outdoor play spaces and additional benefits including access to integrated Hub amenities.  

The team at Hurstbridge Children's Hub support and encourage diversity, commitment to quality care and welcome applications of new pedagogical concepts. Our Educators are passionate about Early Childhood Education and embrace opportunities to support each other to learn, grow and reflect. Work within a centre that encourages your ideas and creativity to extend on program offerings. The centre's child driven programs promote community values with an emphasis on natural resources and wet weather play.

What we offer

• Industry leading individual professional development programs to grow your career
• Supportive networking opportunities
• Staff discounts on over 330 retailers
• Funded training certificate updates

The organisation, who are we?

ECMS is a not-for profit community enterprise providing high-quality education programs that touch the lives of 7000 children and families across Melbourne. Our vision is a community where every child has the opportunity to be their best and where every parent, family and community is enriched by the experience of their child's learning.

The successful applicant must possess the following

• Certificate III of Early Childhood qualification or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Asthma Certificate
• Right to Work in Australia

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria detailed below. Please note some screening questions will apply as part of the application process. Applications close 9th July 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key Selection Criteria

KSC 1 Demonstrated understanding of National Quality Standards, the Curriculum Frameworks, and Quality Improvement Plans and how they influence the learning and teaching program. 

KSC2  Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with families that support and value families' expertise and beliefs, and allows for families to be involved with and contribute to decision making about their child's learning and wellbeing;

KSC3  Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other employees and the broader community to focus on children's learning, wellbeing and engagement.

KSC4  Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with ECMS values, including a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and manage professional relationships.