• Early Childhood Educator 2IC
• Reference number: 10404
• Permanent full-time
• Salary commencing at Council band 5, $82,635.67 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Monthly RDO available
• Support and lead a team of early childhood professionals, currently based at Strathmore Children's Centre

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and organised early years leader. We are looking for someone who has strong communication skills, a passion for children's learning and building relationships with families and community.

Reporting to the Centre Coordinator, this position will provide high quality education and care for children attending Moonee Valley City Council's early year's services. As a leader, you will be adaptable and eager to provide the best quality services to our youngest community members, including being flexible and working at alternative early learning centres run by Moonee Valley City Council as required.

Please note that this position will involve a combination of both in-ratio and out-of-ratio duties and supports.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Act as the Educational Leader and support the development and implementation of play-based programs that meet individual and group developmental strengths, interests in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.
• Work within guidelines of National Quality Standards, Victorian and National Early Years Learning Frameworks with evidence of consultation with children, families and other educators.
• Support educators with the development of authentic, relevant and ongoing individual records of children, which reflect the holistic approach to children's learning and development
• Support educators with the program illustration of children's learning through visual and written documentation that is linked to individual records.
• Ensure all procedures required by the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011, Council Policies and Procedures and Occupational, Health and Safety Guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure supervision is active, adequate and efficient at all times in order to maintain the children's care and safety.

Skills & Experience

To be suitable for this position, you will possess the following:

• Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent, as recognised by the Department of Education and Training and in accordance with the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011;
• Extensive experience working within an Early Childhood service, coupled with staff supervision and leadership experience;
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and National Law Act 2010, The National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
• Demonstrated understanding of Victoria's Child Safe Standards and how to apply them to daily practice; and,
• Hold a current and valid: Working with Children's Check, First Aid Level 2, CPR Certificate, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certificates

How to Apply

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Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please attach a copy of your resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications to your application. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Bianca Egan, Strathmore Children's Centre Coordinator on 03 9243 1507 or Michelle Drill, Regional Team Leader on 03 9243 9197 or [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Educator 2IC enquiry via EthicalJobs to seek further insight into the role.

In line with Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status