Child Development Assistant - Play2Learn Tracking Code: 4555-689
Our Mobile Play2Learn is an outreach early childhood program that goes out into the community and supports families and children to reach their full potential. In this rewarding work environment, we need you to assist in the delivery of quality early childhood education and promote parent-child interaction. There's a nice work/life balance with this position being comfortable hours across the week. A place to make a difference: In this casual position (potential workdays across Tuesday - Thursday), you'll support early childhood development and school readiness skills, and will facilitate improved relationships between parents and children. Working across different sites as part of our mobile service, you'll work in a team to create an environment of trust and respect with families and children. You'll be part of our Mobile Play2Learn team and report to our Team Leader.
You will make a difference by: Assisting to develop and deliver early learning programsWorking within a team to ensure programs are age and developmentally appropriateCreating a welcoming and safe environment to encourage active participationGrowing an understanding of early learning amongst families and sharing your knowledge with community membersA place to feel valued: You're passionate about working with young children and parents and making a difference in their lives. Your sensitivity and community knowledge will see you build strong connections with families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You're motivated, eager to learn and not afraid to jump in feet first to help make our programs successful.
Bringing your best every day means: Minimum Certificate III in Children's Services or equivalent experienceExperience working with children 0-5 and families in a group settingStrong organisational and time management skillsCurrent valid driver's licenceA place to belong: 54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Generous casual award rate salary (Level 2.1 – currently $41.76 per hour) and great work life balanceSupportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a careerSupport for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing ProgramFriendly and flexible work environmentInternal deployment and secondment opportunitiesOpportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non-profitsDoes this sound like the place for you? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
Position Description: Child Development Assistant
Applications close: Monday 11th November 2024.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact ******** for further support. Job Location: Kilcoy, Queensland, Australia
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