Early Childhood Educator
Good Start Early Learning - Golden Square

**Please contact the Goldfields LLEN directly to organise this placement, please do not contact the employer directly, one-week blocks are available, with dates to be negotiated**

A good start to a great opportunity in childcare!

Situated in Golden Square this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at middle sized child care centre.

All of the rooms from the Nursery to Kindergarten and Preschool are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, including sensory and play based learning opportunities. Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning and an emergent curriculum.

Outside there are age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. The three playground areas feature sandpits, herb gardens, vegetable patch, a fort, fruit trees, mud kitchen and lots of shaded play area.

The team of Early Childhood Educators are passionate, caring, and talented educators who pride themselves on implementing engaging and holistic programs that meet the needs of the children in their care.

The are opportunities are available for the right person to continue with a traineeship with the support of our expert Centre Leadership Teams, Teachers and Educators, Trainees are empowered to forge their careers and build specialist knowledge in the areas that interest them.

Skills You Might Learn

General employability skills including:
• Working in a team and independently
• Working with people of all different abilities and backgrounds
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving
And industry specific skills including:
• Gaining experience with all pre-school age groups
• Improved industry awareness, including cultural preferences
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• Understanding of the processes and systems used to assist with the health and safety of children
• How to interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents
• Fundamentals of workplace health and safety, how to promote healthy food and drinks, etc.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with children across a range of ages in a childcare setting and will be supported by qualified and experienced educators. There will be a broad range of tasks and duties you will be required to undertake which will contribute to developing your skills and knowledge in early childhood education and care and will work towards you developing your competencies for your qualification. During your placement, you may undertake the following: -Assist with activities and programs. Read to children and assist in maintaining a clean environment. Work with children to create a painting, story or creative item. Prepare food if appropriately qualified (i.e., Food Handlers) Assist in feeding children and nappy changing. Follow policies and procedures for allergy management. Follow polices in regard to sun safety for children. Be aware of how to deal with problem behaviours and maintain a hygienic workplace.

Student Requirements

Students should have good communication and people skills, be motivated and have the ability to use their own initiative. A willingness to learn, work independently and as part of a team, be responsible, supportive and caring attitude. And finally, be accommodating to different personalities and abilities.
Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Black pants and sleeved top, closed toe shoes (no dangly jewellery or branded clothes with slogans).

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies