Early Childhood Educator
Little Stars Florina Childcare and Kindergarten

At Florina Childcare you will be able to see what working in a childcare really involves. You can smile along with the children as you see them learn and grow in an interactive, hands on, safe environment.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical duties will include general play with children of all ages, this may include reading books to children, assisting children in free play, assisting educators to set up and clean learning areas through out the day.

Student Requirements

The student should have a genuine interest being around young children, willing to play games with them and be prepared to work in busy environment.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to wear neat casual and must wear closed in shoes.

Special Transport Requirements

No public transport available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC30712 - Certificate III in Children's Services
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies