**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**
- Enrolled in a recognised RTO to complete study in Certificate 3 of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), or:
- Enrolled in a recognised RTO to complete study in Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
- Valid Working with Children Check clearance
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE**
- Willingness to learn elements 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).
**KNOWLEDGE AND COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING LAW- REGULATIONS-ACTS**
- Service Policies and Procedures
- Education and Care Services National Law (2010
- Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011)
- National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)/My Time Our Place (MTOP)
- ECA Code of Ethics
- Work Health and Safety Act 2009
- Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) (2014)
- Fair Work Act
- Family Assistance Law (2018)
- National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards (adjust to suit your state/territory)
- Other relevant state and federal legislation and regulations as required
**POSITION OBJECTIVES**
- 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 under the direction of the Lead Educator to provide a high-quality program for all children
- Assist with the smooth running of the room in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures under the direction of the Lead Educator
- Complete enrolled study components within a timely manner.
**Educational Program & Practice Key Tasks**:
- develop skills and knowledge to contribute to the Educational Program and practices within the service
- contribute to ensuring INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE 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) or My Time Our Place (MTOP)
- assist to ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the approved learning framework (EYLF or MTOP) to help children develop:
- o a solid sense of their identity_
- o connections with their world_
- o strong sense of wellbeing_
- o confidence and involvement in their learning; and_
- o effective communication skills_
- contribute to the collection, recording and evaluation of children's records and observations, as required by Department of Education and Communities and the National Quality Standard.
- implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity
- be proactive in ensuring currency in best early childhood practice
- gain an understanding of and contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan for the service
- assist with the documentation of children's developmental needs, interests, experiences and participation in the educational program in a variety of ways
- assist with the assessment of children's developmental progress against the learning outcomes, establishing further learning goals
- assist with the assessment and planning cycle to design programs that enhance and extend each child's learning and development. This includes observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection.
- support children's learning through investigation and projects; and
- with support from the Lead Educator and Educational Leader critically reflect on all aspects of the educational program.
**Children's Health and Safety Key Tasks**:
- 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 (adjust to suit your state/territory)
- develop 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
- inform the Director/ Nominated Supervisor of all allegations or convictions of a child protection nature against an employee, of which you become aware
- ensure policies and procedures are adhered to ensure that the children are safe and adequately supervised at all times
- follow policies and procedures to maintain correct educator to child ratios at all times
- ensure children do not leave the Service premises except in accordance with the National Regulations - when collected by a parent or authorised nominee or in an emergency evacuation situation, risk assessed excursions
📌 Trainee- Early Childhood Educator
🏢 St. Marys Childcare Centre
📍 Sydney