About Us Parap Family Centre (PFC) is a community based service offering education and care for children aged 6months to 5 years. We have been an integral part of the Parap community for more than 40 years and pride ourselves on the delivery of a high-quality service for all children and families. Position: Early Childhood Educator Job type: Fulltime Salary : $64,000 - $77,000 per year About this role This role is responsible for assisting with the preparation, implementation and evaluation of develop mentally appropriate education and care programs for individual children and groups, including children with special needs. Job Description/Responsibilities: Assist Group Leader with the preparation, implementation and evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate education and care programs for individual children and groups, including children with special needs. Ensure all the day-to-day activities are delivered consistently and in accordance with the requirements of the National Quality Framework Record observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes Under direction, work with individual children with special needs Monitor and assist with daily routines including children’s’ arrivals, departures, eating, sleeping, cleaning up and meals Ensure children’s health, safety and wellbeing is maintained at all times Willingly follow directions from the Group Leader, Assistant Director and/or Director as required Actively participate in team meetings and be willing to undertake professional development opportunities Requirement: Cert III level or higher education level education and care qualification approved under the National Quality Framework (or working towards) Hold or able to obtain a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) Hold or willing to obtain qualifications approved under the National Quality Framework, including first aid, emergency asthma management and anaphylaxis training Hold or willing to complete Fire Awareness and Extinguisher training/Warden’s Emergency Management Procedures courses. Position: Group Leader Job type: Fulltime Salary : $75,000 - $102,000 per year About this role To prepare, deliver and evaluate developmentally appropriate education and care programs for individual children or groups of children in care, whilst ensuring consistently high standards and compliance with the National Quality Framework are maintained. Tasks and Responsibilities For the Job Coordinate the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs Ensure all day-to-day activities are consistent with the requirements of the National Quality Framework Develop, plan, implement and evaluate education and care programs based upon written records, and the observations of individual children Supervise, support and guide all workers and students Develop, implement and evaluate children's daily routines including arrivals, departures, eating, sleeping, cleaning up and meals as required Attend staff meetings, professional development and parent meetings, as required Facilitate the transition of new and existing families to and from the service Ensure all relevant records are accurately maintained and kept current Inform parents/guardians about the development progress of their children as appropriate Monitor children’s wellbeing and safety throughout the day, and perform First Aid as required Coordinate and direct junior workers engaged in the implementation of programs and activities in a group setting, and provide mentoring and coaching to assist others with their studies Other duties as directed by the Director or Assistant Director For the Workplace Reinforce all service policies and demonstrate a commitment to them Display a positive attitude and be active member of the team Treat others with respect. Follow direction provided by senior member of team Lead by example in everything you do Provide constructive feedback to staff Be consistent in the way you manage staff on a day-to-day basis Reinforce and adhere to workplace health and safety policies and proactively contribute in maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Requirement: Diploma level or higher education level education and care qualification approved under the National Quality Framework (or working towards) Hold or able to obtain a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) Hold or willing to obtain qualifications approved under the National Quality Framework, including first aid, emergency asthma management and anaphylaxis training Well-developed oral and written communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality, records and information Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver developmentally appropriate education and care programs, including relevant documentation Willingness and ability to become a ‘certified supervisor’ and ‘nominated supervisor’ (issued by Dept. Education) Ability and willingness to professionally represent the Director as needed Ability to work with minimal supervision, but be able to take direction and work as part of a team Punctuality, reliability and willingness to be flexible
