Diploma Trained Early Childhood Educator - Room Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced responsible, caring, committedDiploma in Early Childhood Educatorto work full-time at Young Minds Academy - Mirrabooka as a Room Leader.

Diploma in Early Childhood Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Work well in a team environment
• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed to high quality early childhood education
• Hold a current First Aid qualification
• Working with Children’s Check
• Permanent residency in Australia
• Full-time role

The Role

• ensure Young Minds Academy facilitates a play-based learning environment and develops learning programs responsive to children’s ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners
• work with the Educational Leader to implement the successful planning, implementation and reflection of a program for the service that is reflective of an approved learning framework; the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP)
• ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the approved learning framework (EYLF or MTOP) to help children develop:
• a strong sense of their identity
• connections with their world
• strong sense of wellbeing
• confidence and involvement in their learning; and
• effective communication skills
• assist in the collection, recording and evaluation of children’s records and observations, as required under the National Quality Standard and regulatory authority and ensure all educators within the service comply with these requirements
• implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours diversity
• be proactive in ensuring currency in best early childhood practice
• in collaboration with the Director/ Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader contribute to the development, implementation and update of the Quality Improvement Plan for the service,
• develop an educational program based on knowledge of each individual child
• ensure the documentation of children’s developmental needs, interests, experiences and participation in the educational program in a variety of ways
• ensure the assessment of children’s developmental progress against the learning outcomes, establishing further learning goals
• work with children, families and educators and staff to achieve optimal learning and developmental outcomes
• in conjunction with the Educational Leader, make curriculum decisions that uphold all children’s rights in consultation with relevant stakeholders; children, families, educators/ staff and management
• ensure the assessment and planning cycle to design programs that enhance and extend each child’s learning and development. This includes observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection.
• provide mentorship to educators/ staff within your team to support children’s learning through investigation and projects; and
• in collaboration with the Educational Leader provide supervision to educators and staff to critically reflect on all aspects of the educational program, suggest improvements and continue to evolve as an educator and staff.

Young Minds Academy****offers our employees:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Competitive salary and attractive employee benefits
• Staff conferences and career development seminars
• Positive and progressive work environment
• The opportunity to stay long-term and progress in your career

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek or email us for more information.

To find out more about Young Minds Academy please visit our website - www.youngmindsacademy.com.au