Early Childhood Educator
Enlighten Early Learning

Enlighten Early Learning is a day care centre located in Rosanna and are offering SWL student placements. If you are looking to apply your Early Childhood Education & Care study with real-hands-on and practical experiences, this day centre has 6 spacious rooms delivering Nursery, Pre Kinder and 3 & 4 year old Kindergarten programs. The student will assist with health and safety policy and procedures, educational and play activities for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Students may assist with the check in and check out processes, and will have the opportunity to observe and support staff with more complex tasks as appropriate. The student will also gain industry experience and be exposed to their Montessori inspired programs, wellbeing program, onsite occupational therapist and adventure filled playgrounds. Share this opportunity with your teacher to find out more.

Skills You Might Learn

Whilst on placement the student will learn skills aligned with their VCE/ VM studies including;
• Provide care for children
• Provide care for babies and toddlers
• Support behaviour of children and young people
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• Work within the relevant ethical and legal framework
• Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
• Develop cultural competence

Transferable skills that students may develop include;
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management

Typical Tasks & Duties

Whilst on placement, students will assist with a range of Early Childhood activities in alignment with their VCE/ VM studies. This includes assisting with the provision of care (including healthy food and drinks, educational and play activities, health and safety) for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, setting up and packing up activities and story time. Students may assist with the check in and check out process, and will have the opportunity to support and observe staff with more complex tasks as appropriate.
(NB. Some personal care activities such as nappy changes will NOT be permitted.)

Student Requirements

Placement ideally suited to students studying a certificate qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
All student placements needs to have their first aid certificate prior to commencing placements.
All placements must also hold a Victorian Working With Children's Check.

Dress Requirements

To be discussed directly with employer at interview.
Students should wear neat casual clothes that are suitable for an active work environment, and that may get dirty.
This should include;
Closed toe shoes, minimal jewellery, long hair tied back for safety reasons. A broad brimmed sun hat must be worn outside when UV levels reach 3 and over.

Special Transport Requirements

Location is within walking distance of Rosanna train station and the bus stop is directly in-front of the centre.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care