Early Childhood Educator
DeGaris Preschool Centre

Do you have a keen interest in Early Childhood Education and Care and want to learn more? Are you studying a Community Services as part of your VDSS subject? If so, DeGaris Preschool Centre may have a great opportunity for you.

The SWL Opportunity DeGaris Pre School Centre is ideally suited to a VCE-VM, VPC or VCE student studying a VDSS subject in Early Childhood Education and Care or Community Services. The student will gain specific occupational skills with experienced Preschool Teachers.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make DeGaris Preschool Centre your next phone call to find out more.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

As a Preschool Assistant you will support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development in a preschool. The children will be of various ages, stages of development and diverse backgrounds.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships.
• Providing experiences to support children’s play and learning.
• Participating in Workplace Health and Safety.
• Complying with administrative requirements.

The student will also be expected to comply with policies regarding communicating with parents, guardians, etc.

The student will also have the opportunity to attain a broad range of personal skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Customer Service.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Money Handling.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student may have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities including;
• Work with Preschool Teachers and fellow support staff.
• Participate in the setup of activities.
• Guide and support children through their activities.
• Help children communicate, develop their social skills and have fun along the way.
• Maintaining centre cleanliness (including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and benches, cleaning activity equipment, etc.).
• Reading stories.
• Helping prepare snacks.
• Assisting with various administration tasks.

Note: Some tasks will not be permitted (such as nappy changes). This will be discussed further at an interview.

Student Requirements

This placement is best suited students interested in working in the Education and Training Industry towards Early Childhood Education and Care. A warm and friendly personality is preferred, along with a strong desire to actively engage with children and work in this industry. Students with a positive attitude who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VDSS subject relating to Early Childhood Education and Care or Community Services.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.


NUT FREE ZONE – Students are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunch; however, no nuts or nut products are permitted on site.

Dress Requirements

• Neat casual dress.
• Flat and enclosed work shoes are a requirement.
• Torn clothing and inappropriate slogans, etc. are not acceptable.
• Must wear a hat when required (brim hat).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate Children Services worksite clothing.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC20112 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC30112 - Certificate III in Community Services Work
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services