Early Years Worker
Early Years Worker
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Job Description
The Early Years Worker will have:
Experience in early years education including familiarity with:
AEDC data domains
Knowledge of and the ability to create/promote/teach developmental activities for young children 08 years old) including:
Planning programming and preparing early years activities
Facilitating playgroups onsite and in the community.
A strong desire to work alongside families in a way that focuses on their strengths and
A passion for communicating and connecting with community members to promote social inclusion engagement and awareness about the importance of and opportunities for early years education.
Hours of Work: The successful candidate is expected to work 60h 00m per fortnight providing coverage for playgroup activities onsite and in the community as well as completing relevant preparation work.
The successful candidate must be able to:
Create and facilitate activities that promote early years development through physical cognitive linguistic and socioemotional development.
Supervise and deliver playgroups including monitoring children at all times to ensure their safety.
Prepare activities and resources for playgroups including maintaining relevant equipment and facilities.
Create a safe stimulating environment for parents and children to play and learn in.
Work alongside families to develop goals and monitor progress/outcomes.
Encourage social inclusion and community engagement for families while spreading awareness about the importance of and opportunities for early years education.
Ensure compliance is maintained with regard to relevant legislative and licensing requirements.
Maintain appropriate personal child and environmental hygiene standards.
A Commitment to Reconciliation
The organisation advertising this role is proud to have an active Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is deeply committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Their RAP guides meaningful action toward creating culturally safe inclusive and empowering opportunities for First Nations communities. By partnering with Indigenous Job Match they are demonstrating their ongoing dedication to supporting employment outcomes strengthening relationships and fostering respect for the histories cultures and contributions of the First Peoples of this land.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply and be part of an organisation that values reconciliation in action.
Requirements
Benefits
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood or similar. Knowledge of, and ability to create/promote/teach, developmental activities for young children 0-8 years old), including facilitating playgroups on-site and in the community. Cultural competency, including a demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, working with people from CALD backgrounds. Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of social justice, as well as a demonstrated capacity to work with community members using a strengths-based approach. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, including an ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, and adapt to various circumstances as necessary to support community members. Intermediate computer literacy skills, including familiarity with Microsoft 365 Office Suite. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate. A valid open driver s license. A valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or eligibility to attain one as well as a willingness to partake in any other required police/history checks as required by the organisation.
Education
A minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood or similar.
Employment Type
Full Time
