Infant and Toddler Associate
Infant and Toddler Associate
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Job Description
Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australias leadingco-educational schools with a proudhistorydating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1900 students from 6 months to Year 12 including around 260 boarders.
The Centre for Early Education (CEEd) is a beautiful purpose-built facility located on the grounds of Ballarat Grammar featuring bright natural and interactive learning spaces for children aged 6 months to 6 years. The CEEd program incorporates long day care Reception Kindergarten and extended care; which includes before care aftercare and holiday program services.
Description
- Part-time (0.42FTE) fixed term position until October 2026
- Hours of work: 8am to 4.45pm Monday and Tuesday
- To commence July 2025
The primary focus of this position is to work collaboratively to deliver the Infant and Toddler Program. This role will develop strong relationships with children their parents and other Teachers and Associates in the Centre. Infant and Toddler Associates must act in a professional manner at all times ensuring all practices are in accordance with the National Quality Standard and reflect the philosophy policies and procedures of the CEEd.
The Infant and Toddler program is for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Each Infant and Toddler room caters for a maximum of eight children with three educators and children are grouped together to meet their developmental needs. Children can be enrolled for between 2 and 5 days per week for 48 weeks per year with care being available from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
For further information about the position or the School please refer to the Position Description hereor visit the Ballarat Grammar website.
Skills And Experiences
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Diploma or Certificate III of Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged 6-months to 3 years.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the implementation a quality education and care program.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs.
- An appreciation and understanding of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy Nature Pedagogy and Positive Psychology.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to communicate positively and effectively with children parents and professionals.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Applications are to be submitted via the Ballarat Grammar Employment Portal
- Please ensure youprovide a currentresume cover letter and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
- First round interviews may commence prior to the position closing date.
- For further information please contact the People and Culture Team onor for a confidential discussion.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 27 June 2025
CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING COMMITTMENT
Ballarat Grammar is committed to zero tolerance of child abuse in every form and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. All staff volunteers and members of our community have a duty of care to protect the safety health and wellbeing of all children in their care.
As a Student Safe Organisation employment with Ballarat Grammar is subject to current and satisfactory:
- National (and international where relevant) police check and
- Working with Children Check and/or
- Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
