Early Childhood Diploma / Room Leader - Prospect

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Emali Early Learning Centre, South Australia’s leading group of Early Learning Centres, is currently looking for caring, nurturing, and experienced Diploma educator / Room Leader to join our Prospect Centre.

Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions advertised please.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working with fellow educators, you will be required to:

Prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups

Record observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes

Assist in establishing a learning environment which is stimulating, focused and pleasant reflecting Emali’s values and ethos

Nurture the whole child’s development, respecting the children’s individual needs, abilities and interests

Provide consistent, caring and adequate supervision of children at all times

Provide open communication channels with parents and staff

Respect parent’s feedback about the service and raising issues with management immediately

Undertake and implement the requirements of the National Quality Framework

Maintain relevant and accurate data as required and as relevant to National Quality Standards (NQS)

Complete documentation and programs required to support the NQS outcomes

Your Key Attributes

Working knowledge of education programs in an Early Learning Centre setting

Proven ability in the implementation of the National Quality Standards (NQS) around Early Childhood Education

Understanding of the importance in evaluating developmentally appropriate programs and routines for individual children and groups

Understanding around the importance of recording and maintaining accurate observations

Previous experience and appreciation for accurate record-keeping for child safety, care and educational program purposes

A desire to liaise with families and outside agencies regarding educational support

A genuine passion for providing a nurturing and caring environment for preschool children aged from 6 weeks to school age

Values that align with the EMALI values of Safety, Joy, Growth, Kindness and Connection

An awesome team member and team building mentality