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Early Childhood Educator - Gladstone

Save The Children

Play2Learn is the largest of our Early Childhood Care and Development programs in Australia and has been running for more than 30 years. Our play-based supported playgroup program helps young children to develop their social skills, independence and in turn their capacity to learn. We need you to give these children an experience of quality early childhood education, to develop their appetite for learning and help enable a smooth transition into school.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and safe, living a life free from abuse and neglect. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.

Where you come in:

In this part-time, fixed term position (3 days per week, through to end of June 2021) you'll co-ordinate the planning, implementation and review of culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children. You'll provide support and information to parents on developmental issues and work with community partners to make appropriate referrals to other health, education and welfare agencies. Based in Gladstone, you'll be part of our North & Central Queensland team and report to our Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

  • Planning and facilitating weekly playgroup sessions
  • Finding creative ways to encourage vulnerable, avoidant, or fearful families to engage with our programs
  • Identifying and addressing physical, social/emotional and educational needs
  • Providing information and referrals to families to access other relevant services
  • Monitoring processes, data collection and reporting

Does this sound like you?

… You have experience in early childhood programs, and the ability to think on your feet, which allows you to find solutions to complex situations. Your infectious enthusiasm for your job will see you actively seeking out families in need of support. Your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with children and families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You consider yourself a team player; you love partnerships, collaboration and have an 'all-hands-on-deck' attitude.

This role requires:

  • Certificate III in Children's Services would be preferred
  • Well-developed time management, organisational, and data collection skills
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills
  • Knowledge/experience in working with culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
  • Strong computer skills
  • Current valid driver's licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

  • Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
  • Internal employment and development opportunities
  • Friendly and flexible work environment
  • Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
  • Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section below.

Position Description - Early Childhood Educator, Gladstone

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in.  We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.  Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

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