SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The following knowledge and skills are required to be utilised: Maintain an understanding of Childhood governance related policies and guidance including Early Childhood Australia’s Code of Ethics, United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child; the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, and Early Years learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. The ability to develop, document, implement, evaluate and provide critical reflection for developmentally appropriate educational programs for preschool children. The ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with families to promote shared learning and collaboration to support children’s learning. MANAGEMENT SKILLS: The following management skills are required: Highly developed and proficient organisational / administration and time management skills Supervision, guidance and support of Co Worker, volunteers, students and/or Uniting Care staff on a day to day basis. Team building and motivational skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative to ensure the effective operation of the centre. Understanding and ability to implement personnel practices including related to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety and employee development. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: The following interpersonal skills are required to be demonstrated: Excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with parents, staff, and the leadership team. Ability to use initiative and professional judgement in complex situations, and to work sensitively with ethnical cultural, social, emotional and economic issues of the children and their families. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The following qualifications and experience are required for the position: Qualifications suitable for a teacher under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the DEECD Victorian Kindergarten, Policy, Procedures and Funding Criteria. Hold a current Police Check (within past 6 months) and Employee Working with Children’s Check, which demonstrates suitability for employment in a children’s service. Be a Fit-and-Proper person, and be registered as a Certified Supervisor, with eligibility to be registered as a Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. Hold suitable First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training that complies with the requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. TASK ANALYSIS In the course of his/her duties, a person in this position may be expected to work in or be exposed to the following conditions or activities as marked. Condition/Activity Frequent Occasional N/A Constant
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The following knowledge and skills are required to be utilised: Maintain an understanding of Childhood governance related policies and guidance including Early Childhood Australia’s Code of Ethics, United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child; the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, and Early Years learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. The ability to develop, document, implement, evaluate and provide critical reflection for developmentally appropriate educational programs for preschool children. The ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with families to promote shared learning and collaboration to support children’s learning. MANAGEMENT SKILLS: The following management skills are required: Highly developed and proficient organisational / administration and time management skills Supervision, guidance and support of Co Worker, volunteers, students and/or Uniting Care staff on a day to day basis. Team building and motivational skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative to ensure the effective operation of the centre. Understanding and ability to implement personnel practices including related to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety and employee development. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: The following interpersonal skills are required to be demonstrated: Excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with parents, staff, and the leadership team. Ability to use initiative and professional judgement in complex situations, and to work sensitively with ethnical cultural, social, emotional and economic issues of the children and their families. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The following qualifications and experience are required for the position: Qualifications suitable for a teacher under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the DEECD Victorian Kindergarten, Policy, Procedures and Funding Criteria. Hold a current Police Check (within past 6 months) and Employee Working with Children’s Check, which demonstrates suitability for employment in a children’s service. Be a Fit-and-Proper person, and be registered as a Certified Supervisor, with eligibility to be registered as a Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. Hold suitable First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training that complies with the requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010. TASK ANALYSIS In the course of his/her duties, a person in this position may be expected to work in or be exposed to the following conditions or activities as marked. Condition/Activity Constant Frequent Occasional N/A