Early Childhood Educator

**Please contact Goldfields LLEN (placements@gllen.org.au) to arrange a placement, do not call the council directly**

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education in a friendly and fully qualified Centre? If so, this is a perfect opportunity to gain experience whilst working alongside experienced staff and learn about pathways into the industry.

The Central Goldfields Shire Council owns and operates the Goldfields Family Centre which provides a range of services available to local families, these include Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation, Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Kindergarten, Supported Playgroup.

There are also traineeship opportunities for students who have a keen interest to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.

Skills You Might Learn

Whilst on placement general employability skills may include:
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and punctuality
• Problem solving and planning
• Working under supervision and following instructions
• Broader understanding of what an Educator’s role involves on day-to-day basis

Whilst observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals, industry specific skills may include:
• Liaising and working with supervisors and colleagues
• Understanding timetabling and age-appropriate activities
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace
• Administration and procedures associated with the running of the centre
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace
• Administration and procedures associated with the running of the centre

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will observe senior staff and may undertake the following tasks including:
• 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
• Engaging in play-based learning and creative play activities interacting at a child’s level
• Completing cleaning tasks, set up/pack away tasks as assigned by the Teacher and Educators
• Lunchtime and snack routines
• Administration duties as required e.g., answering phones, assisting parents/guardians

Student Requirements

Students should have a genuine interest in working with children, be responsible, have good interpersonal skills and a warm and friendly personality. Throughout the placement students are expected to:
• Be punctual
• Maintain interest and participate where appropriate
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner
• Listen and take advice from supervisors and colleagues

Dress Requirements

Wear neat casual attire for indoor and outdoor play e.g., long pants, top with sleeves and comfortable closed in shoes. If hair is longer than shoulder length it must be tied back.

Discreet jewellery preferred for reasons of safety (e.g., not dangly earrings). A hat will be required for all outdoor activity from the months of August through till April (SunSmart Policy applies).

Special Transport Requirements

Students will need to make their own way to 98-100 Napier Street, Maryborough.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care