Degree in Early Childhood Education And Care from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA) (Bachelor of Education 0/5 or 0/12)

· Current, Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and Care Setting qualification

· Current, ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training

· Valid Working with Children Check clearance

· Current Police Check

· Current, Accredited Child Protection Training

· Teacher Accreditation (Teaching Number)

· Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and/or My Time Our Place Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations, Montessori Theory and teaching, RAP and SAT and embedding all the principles in daily practice.

• promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people by adopting and adhering to the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards

• maintain and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children

• 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 and 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.