Early Childhood Educator

At Knight Street Mulit-Age Learning our approach to learning & care is guided by theorists Vygotsky & Montessori as we believe our holistic and inclusive practices enhance learning through play. Children are respected with educators demonstrating high expectations of their abilities. We provide a natural environment with emphasis on sustainability. Our programs are child-centred and scaffolded from previous and individual learnings. The vitality of social, emotional and language development is upheld throughout our Multi-Age environment that closely represents a home environment. Our families and communities play a large role in our service, as we strive to provide quality care and education in a safe nurturing environment.

Skills You Might Learn

Skills attained through this placement will compliment the classroom studies they must already be undergoing (Certificate III in Early childhood and Education) to be considered for this placement.
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 with the children
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses and families

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 the day.

Student Requirements

Must have a keen interest in working with children. A tour of the centre will occur at your interview/meet and greet, students will be required to supply Erin with a poster including a photo, name, course undertaking, school attedning, etc. Erin will discuss this futher in the interview.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to wear plain black neat casual, closed in shoes, no singlets.

Special Transport Requirements

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