Child care worker
Nar Nar Goon Kindergarten

At Nar Nar Goon Kindergarten and learn from dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable early childhood educators. This is a funded Kindergarten program for 4- 5 year old children that runs Monday - Thursday and offers a pre-kindergarten program for 3 year olds on a Friday. This Kindergarten has been assessed twice against the National Quality Standards and has rated as "Exceeding" standards. Experience being part of a team that promote & model quality early childhood programs and practice willingly supporting the next generation of staff.

Skills You Might Learn

You will have the opportunity to identify and implement health and safety practices for children under 6 years of age. Communication skills, attention to quality and detail, working as a team and independently. Time management, problem solving and be exposed to a broad range of quality programs and practice in early childhood education.

Typical Tasks & Duties

You will work along side staff and be exposed to a diverse range of tasks. These include working directly with children in play based programs, maintaining a safe and clean environment, following the procedures and practices of the centre with some office duties such as filing and record keeping. You will observe behavior patterns in children at various ages and stages of their development.

Student Requirements

Students should be punctual and have a genuine commitment to working within the industry.Hours of work to be set with the employer at an informal interview.

Dress Requirements

Neat casual attire, shoulders to be covered at all times, closed toe shoes and hair tied back.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available via the VLine train which is within walking distance to the centre. (may need to transfer from Metro train at Pakenham)

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC30712 - Certificate III in Children's Services