Early Childhood Educator
Country Way Early Learning

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Community Services with a early childhood education and care interest to gain early education skills with a well reputed Child Care centre in the Mildura area.

A great experience and employer to have on your resume!

Skills You Might Learn

Providing care for children 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

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student may have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities including;
- Supervision of safe play activities
- Maintaining centre cleanliness (including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and benches, cleaning paint pots and brushes, etc.)
- Reading stories
- Helping prep snacks, such as chopping fresh fruit
- Assisting with various admin tasks

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 to a VCAL or VCE students interested in working in the Early Education & Child Care Industry. A warm and friendly personality is preferred, along with a strong desire to actively engage with children and work in this industry.

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

Clothes:
Neat, professional clothes to be worn (ie as if you were going to work.)
Closed in shoes,
Hair neat and tidy and pulled back,
Denim, leggings, torn clothing and inappropriate slogans, etc are not acceptable.

KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate business and administration 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.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies