RMIT University Hiring for Early Childhood Educator Job at Melbourne Full Time

• The launch of our second Reconciliation Plan for Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” – an important step in our reconciliation journey.
• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
• RMIT was placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018.
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019.
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019.
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability.

• Shape, co-create and inform an inclusive, safe, industry-engaged and global student experience
• Deliver impactful, connected service, care and development opportunities at scale, and to
• Engage, empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.

• Providing high quality care to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of individuals and groups of children in line with high quality standard of care and the Children’s Services Act 1996, Children’s Services regulations 2011, The National Quality framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development (VELYLD) and the Centre’s philosophy and mission statement.
• Undertaking planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate programs for individuals and groups of children in conjunction with other staff.
• Building and maintaining close relationships with parents/guardians of the children in the Centre, through constant communication, to meet the needs of individual families.

• Provide high quality care for 0-5 year’s children in accordance with the Children’s Services Act 1996, Children’s Services regulations2011, The National Quality framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development (VELYLD) and the Centre’s philosophy and mission statement.
• In conjunction with other staff, observe ,and contribute to developmentally appropriate programs, which meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of individuals and groups of children.
• Provide leadership within rooms to design and deliver high quality programs.
• Maintenance of individual children’s records and journals to ensure all children’s interests and developmental needs are met. In conjunction with other educators ensure all records are kept up to date and available in the centre for families, educational leader, co-ordinator and others (including agencies).
• Share in the general cleaning and maintenance of the centre, ensuring that the environment is safe, clean and hygienic as well as aesthetically pleasing.
• A commitment to valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within the centre.
• Ensure that confidentiality and privacy for staff, parents, and children’s personal information is respected.
• Willingness to work across all age groups as required which also includes a flexibility in working times and rostering.
• Work according to the Code of Ethics of the Early Childhood Australia.
  • Comply with the policies and procedures of RMIT City Campus Children’s Centre.
  • Ensure compliance with Child Protection Legislation and Policies.
  • Advocate for children and families.
  • Have a working knowledge of current research and the implications to education and care.
  • Have an actively anti bias approach which is reflected in interactions with children, families and staff.
  • Keep up to date with current developments in the Early Childhood field.
  • Have the ability to use basic information technology.
  • Any other duties as specified by the Co-ordinator, room leaders and Educational leader.

• Create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for the children.
• Protect children and their rights.
• Form relationships with children which are comforting and nurturing.
• Ensure that the children are safe and adequately supervised at all times.
• To be aware of children’s additional needs/requirements – diet/allergies etc.
• Assist with the implementation of daily routines.
• Ensure a high standard of hygiene in compliance with procedures and policies.
• Administer first aid or medication in compliance with procedures and policies.

• Respect and support colleagues, developing positive channels of communication to ensure a smooth running centre.
• Contribute toward a healthy team environment.
• Attend and contribute to centre functions, staff meetings, and staff development program.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure that the program is continually improving.
• Assume an equal share of housekeeping duties.
• Ensure that equipment is respected and maintained to an optimal level of safety.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Share information with the family relating to their child and the daily activities of the centre.
• Create a safe, supportive and informative environment for families.
• Act as a resource person for families.
• Attend parent meetings as required.
• Encourage families to participate in centre decision making and experiences.

• To assist the head of agency (Child First) to comply with child protection in the workplace – responding to allegations of reportable conduct against employees.
• Inform the head of agency of all allegations or convictions of a child protection nature against an employee, of which you become aware.
• Ensure compliance as a mandatory reporter, which requires reporting to Child First where there is reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is a risk of harm.

• Distribute information to assist families to access resources within our community.
• Be an advocate for high quality services for children in our community.
• Participate in excursions and experiences with children which promote awareness of our community.

• Excellent knowledge of the Services regulations 2011, The National Quality framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development (VELYLD).
• Significant experience in developing and undertaking programme planning.
• Relevant experience in a long day care setting.
• A thorough knowledge of children’s development and ability to observe, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate children’s programs.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to co-operatively contribute to and support a team environment and to work flexibly, both within rooms and according to the needs of the Centre.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and respect families from diverse cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in in-service programs, staff development programs and staff meetings.
• High level literacy skills.

• A Diploma or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA) in Early Childhood Education (minimum qualification)
• A current Level II First Aid Certificate, including CPR.
• Anaphylaxis and asthma training
• A current Working with Children Check

9 Sep 2022 11.59 pm