PART TIME

About the role

The Educator role at Kiewa Kids Early Learning supports the operation of a quality early learning service. The Educator works under the direction of the Lead Educator and Director/Nominated Supervisor to build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes for families and children, contribute to the educational program to provide a high-quality program for all children, and assist with the smooth running of the room in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to ensuring Kiewa Kids Early Learning facilitates a play-based learning environment and develops learning programs responsive to children's ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners
• Work with the Lead Educator to implement the successful planning, implementation and evaluation of a program for the service that is reflective of an approved learning framework; the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assist to ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the EYLF, to help children develop a strong sense of their identity, connections with their world, strong sense of wellbeing, confidence and involvement in their learning, and effective communication skills
• Contribute to the collection, recording and evaluation of children's records and observations, as required under the National Quality Standard and regulatory authority
• Implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity
• Promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people by adopting and adhering to the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards
• Maintain and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
• Ensure compliance as a mandated reporter in accordance with the service Child Protection Policy and procedures
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to ensure that the children are safe and adequately supervised at all times
• Create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for all children

About you

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate

• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training

• Valid Working with Children Check clearance

• Accredited Child Protection Training

• Completed National Child safe training

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018)

• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and meet these guidelines in work practices

• Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Inc.) and always act within these guidelines

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and safety issues relating to children, educators, staff and visitors

About us

Kiewa Kids Early Learning is an early learning service committed to delivering quality care and education for children and families in the community.