About the role
In this role, you will responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate educational program that supports a holistic approach to the care and development of children aged from six weeks to school age, in temporary crèche care within a Leisure Centre environment (Leisurelink – Waurn Ponds).

Work type: Permanent Part Time (25hrs per week / Mon to Fri - 5hrs per day)
Classification: Band 4 $69,560 - $74,316 (pa – pro rata plus super)

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership to a team of childcare educators to ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment exists for all children and that the health and well- being of each child is a priority.
• Maintain detailed developmental observations and records for each individual child to be used as a basis for individual and group programming.
• Provide, implement, and evaluate age and developmentally appropriate programs for all children, individually and in the group situation.
• To provide programs which assist children with special needs to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive environment.
• Assist in the development and management of staff rosters to ensure that all programming needs are planned for.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be experienced and passionate about working with children. Experience in a Creche or learning setting is highly regarded but not essential. You will have a caring and supportive nature, enjoy thinking creatively when planning your sessions and confident liaising with a diverse range of people, including families.

Essential Experience:

• Ability to identify Health and Safety issues pertaining to the work environment.
• Sound knowledge of the development of children in the 0-6 years age group and proven ability to plan appropriate programs.
• Well-developed skill in observing and interpreting children’s behaviour and demonstrated ability to relate effectively to young children.
• Diploma qualification in early childhood development together with practical experience in the care of pre-school children essential.
• Current Working with Children Check and Level 2 First Aid.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police check and Medical assessment as part of the recruitment process.

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A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and be a part of setting the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

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Applications and Enquiries
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Enquiries: Danny Russell – Programs Coordinator | drussell@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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