Early Childhood Educator
Shine Bright Lockington Kindergarten

Shine Bright Lockington Kindergarten has an exciting opportunity for a Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement for a student interested in a career in child care. Shine Bright is a not-for-profit organisation that operates with the needs of children and families as its highest priority

Skills You Might Learn

Whilst on placement, skills attained will include the following:
Important of teamwork
Time management and punctuality
Communication skills in the workplace
Experience and familiarity with the general care and education of children
Exposure to Early Years Learning service activities in a professional environment
Broader understanding of what an Educator's role involves on a day-to-day basis

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be responsible for the following tasks:
Assisting Teachers and Educators with planned activities and experiences, setting up of 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 cleaning and set up and pack away related tasks as assigned by the Teacher and Educators

Student Requirements

Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures
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
Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team
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
Students must be cooperative and work as part of a small team
Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks

Dress Requirements

Students undertaking 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

Student to make own transport arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC24015 - Certificate II in Active Volunteering
• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise