Early Childhood Co-educator

Job details: Full time (48 weeks) ongoing positionHours of work: A combination of 7am-3pm, and 10am-6pm, 5 days a weekApplications close: 15th January 2024 Overview:Firbank Grammar School is seeking a passionate ELC Co-educator to work in the Early Learning Centre at our Turner House, Brighton, Junior Campus. We are looking for a team member who shares our passion for providing the best possible care and high-quality learning support for children aged between 3-4 years old.Come and join our nurturing environment, where we support our children in learning and developing their young minds, at such a crucial stage in their lives. Key Responsibilities:Your role within the ELC will be to assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of a developmentally appropriate program for individual children or groups. You will work well in a collaborative environment and be able to communicate effectively with children, providing a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Other duties and tasks may include: Assist with the provision of learning equipment and materials Help in the day-to-day running of the programArrange suitable displays and documentation of children's workHelp in supervising children at all timesidentify and address child safety risksQualifications and Experience:Diploma of Children's ServicesCurrent WWCC First Aid Certificate Be an exceptional team playerGreat communicator, with exceptional listening skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsAbout Firbank Grammar SchoolFor more than 110 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve outstanding results both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant, kind and inclusive community.Firbank Grammar is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.  AUD Brighton 3186