Early Childhood Educator
Y Kinders

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic student who has a strong interest in Early Years Education. Please contact CGLLEN for more information specific to this Kindergarten service- swl@cgllen.org.au or 03 53523266.
Willaura Kindergarten provides a nurturing, warm and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, inquire, investigate, discover, experiment and most of all develop a sense of belonging as they discover all they amazing things they are capable of. The program operates at as an integrated three and four year old group and the emergent curriculum develops as children's interests, thoughts, ideas and feelings begin to emerge. Staff work with the children to provide them with the necessary tools and equipment for them to explore and bring to life their ideas and new concepts. The program is flexible and staff use intentional teaching strategies designed to extend children's thinking, question their understandings and further develop new concepts. Willaura Kindergarten believes that children are capable, active participants and decision makers in their own learning. If you would like to be a part of little students learning journey, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply for this opportunity.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also 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.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be responsible for the following tasks;

- Assisting Teachers and Educators with planned activities and experiences, setting education learning spaces in both the indoor and outdoor environment.
- Engaging with children and parent/guardians as instructed by the Teacher in charge.
- Completing all related cleaning, setting up and packing away tasks as assigned by the Teacher and Educators.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a SBAT placement to develop skills learned from their Industry and Enterprise subject and/or in their VET course in Community Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in Work Related Skills or the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.
- A Working With Children's Check card is a requirement, please contact the employer for details on how to apply.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students and volunteers are to provide the safest environment possible for children and young people. Ballarat YMCA services have a strong commitment to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, students are expected to read and understand the expectations of a student placement and must complete all Student/Volunteer requirements as per the Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
- Students must be able to spend extended periods involved in play-based learning, interacting with children at a child's level.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in Early Years Education and Care.
- Students must display great initiative to complete tasks and follow Program Plans.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.
- Privacy and Confidentiality policy clauses prevent personal mobile phones usage while interacting with children and Ballarat YMCA staff.

Dress Requirements

Students undertaking a Kindergarten placement will be required to wear neat casual clothing as appropriate for an Early Years Education and Care Service- comfortable clothing and closed in toe and heel shoes. A hat will be required for all outdoor activity from the months of August through till April (SunSmart Policy applies).

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor on excursions or work related travel during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Structured Workplace Learning Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form. The student will be required to arrange their own transport; if transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided.
Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 03 5352 3266

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care