POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Working with the room leader to prepare and maintain equipment, materials and the environment as required. 2. Making children’s thinking and learning visible – portfolios and documentation, engaging in reflective practice, assessment to enrich children’s learning and creating collaborative partnerships. 3. Providing a safe and hygienic environment for children. 4. Supporting the room leader and director or manager by providing any feedback, information and issues of concern, this will contribute to the ongoing improvement of the program. 5. To work with the room leader to deliver a high quality, inclusive and educational program, and provide the children with a secure nurturing environment. 6. Liaise and co-operate with all educators regarding the needs of the children in care. 7. Maintain direct and open communication channels with other educators.  8. Assist and support students on placement at the school.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:  1. Bachelor degree or above in relevant major or 2 year diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent from recognised training certification organization such as TEFL and TESOL as well as current first aid certificate, including resuscitation. 2. 2-5 years working experience in relevant industry. 3. Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check. 4. Children’s services certificate or equivalent or studying towards the required qualification in the required time frame (The recognition of learning hours or certificate will be by determine the company). 5. Experience within the area of additional needs is desirable. 6. An ability to implement a planned program. 7. An ability to document observations of children’s behavior and development.  8. An awareness of parenting issues in relation to children’s services.