Early Childhood Educator

**Please contact the Goldfields LLEN to organise this placement**

Paisley Park’s Maryborough Early Learning Centre opened its doors in February 2017. Formerly known as Maryborough World of Learning, this lovely centre has undergone a number of fresh upgrades since then, including brand new learning resources.

At Paisley Park they aim to nurture your children’s creativity and curiosity, with tailored learning tools to support their growing inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge. In keeping with their core concepts of LIVE, LOVE, LEARN, they also provide a warm, safe and stimulating environment and believe that every child can succeed, no matter what their ability.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience you need for a future career in childcare - all dates are flexible.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will have the opportunity to learn general workplace skills including:
• Communication and teamwork
• OH&S processes and procedures
• Problem solving and initiative
• Planning and organising
• Sele management and time keeping

Industry specific skills may include:
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Liaising and working with supervisors and colleagues.
• Learning policies and procedures for allergy management and sun safety.
• Observe how to deal with ‘challenging’ behaviours.
• Maintaining a hygienic workplace.
• Planning and organising including use of technology

Typical Tasks & Duties

Duties will involve working with children of different ages, under the supervision of qualified early years educators, tasks you may assist with include:
• Setting up play areas
• Setting up and supporting children with art and craft activities
• Lunchtime and snack time routines
• Supporting children in creative play activities and cleaning duties
• There may also be packing up duties

Student Requirements

Students must have completed school Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Have a willingness to learn and a passion for working with Children. You also must be open to instruction and support.

Dress Requirements

Neat casual, appropriate dress (for play activities) with covered in comfortable shoes. If hair is longer than shoulder length it must be tied up, no dangly earrings.

Please bring a hat in summer months.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies