Early Childhood Educator
Good Start Early Learning North Warrnambool

This placement is suitable for a VETiS student doing a Early Childhood VET Certificate.
This placement will give a student the opportunity to provide experiences to support children with their play and learning. It will give the student an understanding of how diverse all children are and an insight into their developmental needs. The student will also work effectively with families to care for the child. To work in a day care centre with children aged 6 months to 5 years. The student needs to have initiative to recognise the needs of both the children and the room manager.

Skills You Might Learn

All aspects related to child care. Supporting the children in their development, providing experiences for play, developing interests, assist in maintaining a clean environment, Preparing food. Assisting with activities and programs. Students will learn procedures for allergy management, procedures for managing problem behaviors, research policy on sun safety, know the strategies for child safety and security and be able to identify signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Assist in looking after the children in allocated rooms. This could vary from week to week depending on need. Support children in play and in all their daily needs eg health and wellbeing. Help children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating and sleeping. Maintain a safe, clean and appealing environment. Prepare play and learning materials and cleaning and maintaining these areas will be required.

Student Requirements

An understanding and want to work with children and to develop a strong understanding of all aspects of child care. The student needs to be alert, observant and active. Able to use judgement and initiative, willing to accept responsibility and work within a team. The student needs to shows patience and be able to communicate with parents.

All students even if they are under 18 years must have a Volunteers Working with Children check. Available from the Post Office or online and it is free. All students must obtain this check before commencing.

Dress Requirements

Neat casual black pants covered shoes and polo top is required.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make their own way to the placement.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care