Child Care Worker

Target Business Services

Location: 13 Yuille Street, Melton VIC 3337

Salary: $80,000 plus 12% superannuation

Position: Fulltime, permanent

Our client, Sunrise Children Pty Ltd trading as Billy-beet Montessori Melton-Kurunjang, operates an early childhood education and childcare centre in Melton, Victoria, providing long day care and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The centre offers a nurturing and inclusive learning environment incorporating Montessori principles and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to support children's independence, development and school readiness.

Sunrise Children Pty Ltd is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Worker to join its team and contribute to providing quality care, supporting children's development and delivering engaging early learning experiences.

Tasks and Responsibilities

-Child Care and Supervision: Provide nurturing, attentive and high-quality care to children across different age groups, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and development throughout the day.

-Educational Activities: Assist in planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, cognitive, language and social development.

-Montessori Learning Approach: Support the implementation of Montessori principles by encouraging children's independence, concentration, practical life skills and participation in hands-on learning activities.

-Learning Environment Preparation: Prepare and maintain organised, accessible and stimulating learning environments with appropriate educational materials and resources to encourage exploration and independent learning.

-Child Development Monitoring: Observe, monitor and document children's learning progress, developmental milestones, interests and individual needs, communicating relevant observations to senior educators.

-Positive Relationships: Establish and maintain warm, respectful and supportive relationships with children, parents and families, promoting effective communication and a sense of belonging.

-Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Maintain active supervision of children and ensure compliance with child safety procedures, health requirements and the centre's supervision practices.

-Hygiene and Daily Routines: Assist children with daily routines, including meals, rest periods, toileting, personal hygiene and other age-appropriate activities, while encouraging independence and self-care skills.

-Outdoor Learning and Exploration: Support outdoor play, gardening, nature-based activities and excursions that promote children's physical development, curiosity and understanding of their surroundings.

-Inclusive Educational Practices: Recognise and respond to children's individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds and developmental requirements, supporting an inclusive learning environment.

-Policies and Regulatory Compliance: Follow the centre's policies, procedures and educational practices, including relevant requirements under the National Quality Framework, EYLF and NQS.

-Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other educators and management to maintain consistent care practices, participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will possess:

-Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-recognised equivalent qualification.

-Understanding of early childhood development principles, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).

-An understanding of Montessori educational principles and a willingness to support child-led and practical learning activities.

-A caring, patient and responsible attitude, with a genuine passion for working with young children.

-Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families and colleagues.

-Strong observation and organisational skills, with the ability to assist in monitoring and documenting children's learning and development.

-Commitment to child safety, supervision, inclusive educational practices and confidentiality.

-Ability to support children's daily routines, personal care requirements and age-appropriate learning activities.

Requirements (or willingness to obtain before commencement)

-Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.

-Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

-Relevant child protection training.

-At least 1–2 years of experience in an early childhood education or childcare setting.

If you are a passionate Child Care Worker who believes in supporting children's independence, development and early learning, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, email your resume to recruitment@targetbusiness.com.au

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all applications will be treated as strictly confidential.