Occupation: Education and training
Reference: 1525386
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated ability to plan and implement a quality, educational and child centred program, reflective of the National Quality Standards and My Time, Our Place.
* Ability to work as an effective team member and provide leadership and support to educators to achieve set objectives in the most effective and efficient ways.
* Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrate knowledge of digital management systems or capacity to learn systems including Xplor/Playground software, management of email accounts, management of CCS enrolments and submissions, Inclusion support portal and NQAITS.
Role
Plan And Implement A Quality Educational Program
Plan, implement, assess and review a high quality and diverse educational program based on My Time, Our Place and with reference to the NQS, considering the developmental needs, interests and abilities of all children attending the service.
Model and lead the team of educators to actively support the children to engage in the program and ensure that the program promotes children's agency, choice and influence.
Lead the team of educators in the development and delivery of effective and valuable documentation of children's learning in accordance with the centre philosophy, NQ and MTOP.
Model and support the team of educators to utilise a variety of teaching strategies including intentional teaching and reflective practices in daily work.
Deliver, embed and promote a collaborative Statement of Philosophy and Service Vision.
Undertake the role of Educational Leader under the National Regulations and provide strong pedagogical leadership to the educator team by building capability, leading curriculum direction and building and sustaining a rigorous culture of critical inquiry.
Promote The Health And Safety Of All Staff And Children
Ensure the staff and children utilise effective health and hygiene practices, including meeting all regulations relating to food safety, medical management plans, risk management, policies and procedures.
Ensure all children have access to nutritious food and fresh drinking water.
Ensure a safe and stimulating physical environment where all staff and children are protected from hazards or harm.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed by all staff in relation to ChildSafe Standards.
Lead A Team To Build Positive Relationships With All Stakeholders
Lead the team of educators to work cooperatively, ethically and respectfully with other educators.
Lead the educator team to develop and maintain respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with children and their families.
Work productively and cooperatively with the service's leadership team to deliver a quality service for children and their families.
Build and maintain strong links with local networks, resource agencies, schools and other relevant organisations.
Ensure an effective induction and orientation process for new families and children, staff (including workplace volunteers) and students.
Ensure all stakeholders are informed of all relevant matters affecting the operations of the service.
Ensure the practices are in accordance with NQS, My Time or Place, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and reflect the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service.
Contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures in accordance with the NQS, National Law and Regulations, staying informed about current trends in policy changes within the sector.
Lead the continuous improvement of the service and the development and maintenance of the service's Quality Improvement Plan.
Lead the service's participation in the assessment and quality rating process.
Facilitate the development and maintenance of the SIP and guide the service through accessing the Inclusion Support Program.
Contribute to the development of an effective staff management process with a view of maximising continuity of staff, including recruitment, induction and orientation of new staff, staff performance appraisals and development plans, promote professional development opportunities, staff rostering, staff meetings and supervision of workplace students and volunteers.
Work with service leadership and School Council to manage expenditure and financial records.
Responsibilities
Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)/ Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or working towards equivalent.
Current Working with Children Check.
Working knowledge of My Time, Our Place, National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Care Services National Regulations.
Working knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of school age children, including children with additional needs.
Demonstrated experience and ability to develop strong, nurturing and collaborative relationships with children and their families.
The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with other team members.
Working knowledge of ChildSafe Standards.
Mandatory Reporting training.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Current Driver's Licence.
Responsibility of day‐to‐day running of the program.
Responsibility of being Nominated Supervisor should a need arise – as decided by the approved provider.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via .
Applicants seeking part‐time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‐by‐case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: (URL omitted).
During school terms: Time allocated as per attached timetable during school terms. Timetable may vary on Student Free Days, Parent Teacher Interview days and end of term days when the program runs at altered hours. The school Principal will advise on upcoming dates.
It is an expectation that the coordinator is rostered on to run both the before and after school program each school term day (unless on approved leave).
During school holidays: The coordinator is required onsite every day to cover either the morning or afternoon shift (unless on approved leave). The coordinator and 21C share theshifts to ensure we have one DASH leader in attendance at all times.
The program staffing ratio is paramount. If you are required on the floor to meet ratio, administration hours may be allocated to another day of the week when we have adequate staff coverage.
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‐employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.
Location Profile
Delacombe Primary School Outside of School Hours Care Program (DASH) is an integral part of the Delacombe Primary School and the local community. The service aims to provide high level quality care for all children, allowing them to learn, develop friendships and have fun.
We are guided by the framework for School Aged Care – My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Framework in the development of a program that meets the needs of all children in our care.
DASH offers before/after school care, vacation care and student free day care to our Delacombe Primary School families. The service also offers before/after school care and vacation care to our neighbouring Lumen Christie Primary School and St Aloysius Parish School. Children are transported to and from Delacombe Primary School on our very own DASH bus. The service is approved to provide care for up to 135 children.
The program runs from the Delacombe Primary School kitchen/library/stadium and has access to the schools fully equipped Stephanie Alexander kitchen and garden, art room space, state of the art stadium and vast school grounds. The vacation care program offers children a wide variety of incursion and excursions.
DASH values the partnership we have with families and aims to work collaboratively with all families. We believe that children benefit from strong links being formed between home and the service.
DASH staff work a variety of hours across all programs provided (including school holidays). The service is operational Monday to Friday; 50 weeks of the year.
Before School – 6:30 am – 9:00 am
After School – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vacation Care – 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Student Free Day – 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Applications close Monday 11 May #J-18808-Ljbffr