Early Childhood Educator
Jenny's Early Learning Centre

This Work Experience is available for a 1 week block, in the rooms with age groups 0-5 year olds.
To apply, please complete the application form, link for which is https://forms.office.com/r/W6ZyZV8Hdi (copy and paste into your web browser).
This is a volunteering opportunity, so you will be volunteering your time (not getting paid).

At Jenny’s we build a community that supports children to grow, learn and make a difference. We are part of your community, giving your children the best start in their Education Journey. Jenny’s ELC provides care for children in a nurturing and accepting natural environment, with our kind and attentive educators genuinely caring to each child’s unique needs and capabilities.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may obtain the following workplace skills:

• Customer Service
• Cash handling
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Self-management, organisation, and time management
• Technical skills
• Using specialist technology
• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Ability to work with a range of people

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be undertaking the following tasks and duties:

• Assisting in the day-to-day tasks of the business
• Cleaning
• Answering the phone
• Administration duties
• Interacting with clients/customers
• Researching
• Use of social media platforms
• Set up and pack up of equipment

Student Requirements

Students wishing to undertake placement at Jenny's ELC must exhibit the following personal attributes:

• Punctuality
• Prepared to work hard
• Reliability
• Show initiative
• Consistent
• Trustworthy
• Appropriate dress
• Get along with others
• Responsible
• Listen and follow direction
• Accept feedback
• A good work attitude
• Represent the business professionally
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

If accepted, students are required to contact Jenny's ELC and arrange for a time to meet with staff member Lesley or Fiona prior to commencing placement, and to get the Arrangement Form signed.

Dress Requirements

Black shirt, pants and enclosed shoes

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport within close proximity to the centre