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DIPLOMA IN CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Collard Family Kindergarten is the place to build your career and work for an employer who values commitment and dedication to active engagement with children, families and other early childhood educators. We offer above award wages and 4 weeks holidays with an additional 8 days taken between 24.12 -8.1 each year, when you attend 4 PD days, Art exhibition night and an open day per year.

Collard Family Kindergarten is a boutique family owned and operated childcare / long day kindergarten. Together the Educational Leader and the Approved Provider have over 26 years of experience in working within the early childhood field. Our business is all about human connection. From birth babies look for and need to form strong bonds with parents / caregivers and people who they see regularly. Connecting with people brings joy and purpose to our lives.

We are a small business and need to offer families a unique childcare experience. Our professionalism and customer service must be outstanding to be competitive. When this happens, we have 100% occupancy/ enrolments each day. This means we can put money back into purchasing new equipment, extra money for professional development and rewarding our valued staff with gift cards, movie tickets and meal vouchers and money for the end of year bonus. This creates a harmonious work environment, built on professional practice and acknowledgment of staff commitment to build our brand/business and benefit from the rewards program.

Our competitive edge is our ability to offer a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years of age, 5 days a week for 51 weeks a year. We have a unique and tailored educational program that enhances children’s learning and development. Our family service allows employees to form strong relationships with management, colleagues, children and parents. Employee’s truly partner with parents / caregivers to ensure the highest care and education is developed to meet each individual child’s learning and development.

We are an Asthma friendly service. Our Asthma policy states that no staff member or volunteer is to wear perfume or strong-smelling deodorant to work. Melissa is highly allergic to smelly chemicals and perfumes. There are several non-fragranced deodorants on the market for you to choose from.

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COLLARD FAMILY KINDERGARTEN CORE VALUES

Advocate: For children to grow strong healthy minds and bodies, be resilient and develop lifelong skills and knowledge.

Respect: Educators acknowledge that all children have an individual path to their learning and development. Educators respect parents and families as their child’s first most influential & knowledgeable teachers.

Honesty: Clear and open communication in a culture where everyone is valued and respected.

Nurture: Educators are warm and engaging with children, families, colleagues and community members. They form strong and trusting bonds with them.

Computer and video surveillance

Computer and video surveillance with sound recording always operate throughout the indoor and outdoor areas. We have video surveillance to maintain educator and children’s safety. The data is collected and saved onto a hard drive and kept for 4 weeks, unless it is needed by management, police or DET. Our centre is a welcoming place for staff, children and families and our kindergarten boosts state of art functions. Please read our policy on surveillance cameras.

COLLARD FAMILY KINDERGARTEN

POSITION: Diploma /Bachelor in Early Childhood

Appointment: To work alongside room leader. To always adhere to the Education and Care Services National Regulations under the Education and Care Services National Law, child protection regulations as well as the policies, goals and philosophy of the Service. To uphold the ‘National Quality Framework’ and ‘National Quality Standards’ as per the ‘Service’s’ Philosophy, goals, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

1. Diploma in Children’s Services or ECE Teacher qualification approved by ACECQA 2. The position requires that the applicant have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a childcare

service. 3. Qualifications for Employees as specified under the Education and Care Services National

Regulation 2011, and DEECD Preschool Program Policy, Procedures and Funding Criteria. 4. Current Level 2 First Aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Asthma

Management Training 5. National police check within the last 6 months (If you have a police check and its older than 6

months, it needs to be done again)

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6. Current Working with children check card or VIT card 7. Driver license or Photo ID 8. Current Vic roads driver history report (Online $18 or go in person $9) 9. Right to Work in Australia, Visa (If this applies to you)

10. 100 points of ID 11. Immunisation Certificate stamped from your doctor. All staff must have current vaccinations for

Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox), Pertussis (whooping cough), and Influenza (flu annually).

12. Child protection mandatory reporting training:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/health/childprotection/Pages/econlinelearning.

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13. This position is paid under the Childcare Award 2019 https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/modern_awards/award/ma000120/default.ht

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The Approved Provider’s Expectations:

Hi my name is Melissa Collard and I am one of the owners of Collard Family Kindergarten and The

Approved Provider. I have been approved by the Department of Education & Training to be the

responsible person in charge of our long day kindergarten.

My expectations are that you for fill your duties as set out in your job description. You work

collaboratively with fellow educators and management. You develop positive and meaningful

relationships with colleagues, children, families and management. You take pride in your roles and

responsibilities. It is an expectation that you know our service policies and procedures. You use

common sense when you see anything that is a risk or a breach of the current children’s services laws,

you remove it and report this immediately to your team leader / educational leader or approved

provider. You understand that performance reviews are an ongoing cycle of monitoring and reviewing

educators’/ team leader’s performance. Staff records are kept online and it’s your responsibility to

keep this information current. We have developed a staff handbook that you need to read and

understand and sign off on.

As the Approved Provider, I expect the practice of educators / teachers to be exemplary. I set the

highest standard for educators to be the kindest, most caring people, while caring for and educating /

teaching children. Children and families are the centre of our business. Our kindergarten is a happy

and fun learning place for children and families to come and play.

As an Early Childhood teacher, I know how important it is to create a family friendly work

environment. I have searched high and low and I have bought the most beautiful and practical

resources. I have a strong passion for using recycled materials and caring for our environment. I know

how hard the job can be that’s why we will have an extra educator in each room so that you can

engage with children and create many learning and care opportunities. I look forward to working

with you.

Cheers Melissa Collard

ROOM LEADER POSITION: WHY IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?

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1. We're seeking passionate and enthusiastic people who can make a difference in how we educate our children. Educator stability is a priority and allows the families of the kindergarten to develop a strong and trusting relationship with our educators / teachers.

2. If you're a leader, team player, have a natural love of children and helping them learn as well as an urge to implement new sector ideas, then this is the role you have been waiting for. We have a strong commitment to leadership.

3. All employees must follow all our policies and procedures including our code of conduct policy. There is a six-month probationary period. You will have performance management reviews at 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 weeks.

4. After your 6 month probationary period should you not be performing to the level as set put in your position description and the employee contract, the approved provider or delegate of the approved provider can enforce a performance improvement plan for a 4 week to 8 week period, should you fail to meet the performance improvement plan, the approved provider or delegate of the approved provider will terminate your employment contact at Collard family kindergarten.

AT THE START OF THE DAY: PARTICIPATE IN THE DAILY “HAPPY CHANT”

We believe that having employees participate in a daily “Happy chant” this will help to create a united

team. A team of happy educators/ teachers with goals and a focus on creating a happy and warm

learning environment where the individual child is the centre of everything that is planned and

unplanned in their education and care. Thus, creating a unique tailor-made curriculum (Curriculum

means any learning experience that is planned or develops as a result of intentional teaching, parent

directed learning or child initiated / directed learning).

“We are one team here as teachers, nurtures and important people in the lives of children, families and

fellow Employees. We leave our troubles in a locked box in our locker for the day. We are active

teachers here to make a positive learning difference to the wonderful diverse group of children and

families. We are strong capable people and pride ourselves in the knowledge that we can make a

difference to children’s wellbeing”.

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY:

1. We want to create a harmonious workplace for all our Employees, children and families. We

know that negativity by some Employees can bring everyone down and create a stressful and

unhappy work environment.

2. As part of our employment conditions all employees must follow our code of conduct policy.

We will not tolerate backstabbing or negative talk about our service, another person, employee

at work or out in the public. Any employee found to be in breach of our Code of conduct will

have their employment terminated.

3. All employees will sign a non-disclosure statement and participate in an exit interview.

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THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS:

1. Above award pay, paid as end of year bonus and 4 weeks annual leave, plus we close for children on 22.12 and have a cleaning day and lunch on the 23.12 close centre from 24 December each year and reopen on the 8th January for a staff set up day and families start back on the 9th of January.

2. The additional 8 days paid leave are paid pro-rata (based on when you started working for us) and only if you attend the 4 Saturday PD days, to be scheduled once a term and 1 open day and one art exhibition night per year. Otherwise it will be leave without pay.

3. Further Training, Education Support and Career Progression Opportunities. 4. Full time employment can be worked over 4 long (9.5 hours) days or 5 (7.5 hours) days, this is

based on the need of the service. 5. Part time employment and casual employment is also offered 6. Be supported and mentored by the Educational Leader and the Approved Provider. 7. Bonus incentives for employees, who are team players, are innovative within their team and

implement new practices to extend children’s engagement and learning, mentor employees, and demonstrate active engagement with children, families, and positive attitudes towards difficult and challenging situations. Incentives will be movie tickets, vouchers or a gift card.

8. Fantastic Work Environment in Large Natural Surrounds 9. Supportive Team Environment 10. Great Community & Family Based Environment 11. Weekly excursions to the library, local shops, local parks

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES TEAM LEADER

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Team leader position reports to and works closely with the Educational Leader.

2. The team leader position is a senior position with staff in your room reporting to you.

3. Team leader position supports employees to resolve conflict by using the Conflict Resolution

Policy within the team promptly and positively. Unresolved conflict leads to poor team

communication, anxiety, negative feelings and poor learning outcomes for children.

4. Ensure all employees are familiar with and are following The National Law & National Care

Regulations.

5. Ensure all employees are familiar with and are following the service policies and procedures

6. Well-developed common-sense skills, if you see something that needs attention, act and

resolve the issue.

7. You strive to build your knowledge & team leadership skills in working effectively within a

team and the whole service.

8. Lead the team by setting a good example, be warm and welcoming to employees, children,

families and community members.

9. You must have excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.

10. Plan and manage time effectively without direct supervision.

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11. Well-developed computer skills

12. You will use a strength-based management style. (Google this if you’re unsure of the meaning)

13. Foster a community spirit, where all employees can have a voice and contribute to the

program and enrich children’s lives.

14. Take pride in your indoor and outdoor play areas.

15. Be active in all aspects of the position, help to clean and set up the indoor and outdoor play

spaces with the children and colleagues.

16. Ensure confidentiality is kept of all children’s and parents personal enrolment details.

17. Ensure confidentiality is kept by never speaking about a child’s development in front of the

child or other children or to any unauthorized persons.

18. Ensure Collard Family Kindergarten policies and procedures are not shared with any other

person or organizations.

19. Undertake all responsibilities and activities associated with being a Nominated Supervisor

(where nominated) Certified supervisor, to manage the service in accordance with the

Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Education and Care Service National

Regulations 2011.

DUTIES IN RELATION TO THE CHILDREN 20. Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender, cultural

background or socio-economic status.

21. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and language.

22. Provide adequate supervision for the children, and work towards supporting colleagues in

achieving the same. No staff member should be performing another task whilst supervising

the children.

23. Be a passionate educator and strive to achieve ‘Service’ goals (as outlined in Policy Manual)

and ensure our ‘Service’ philosophy is reflected in daily practice.

24. Assist in the collection, recording and evaluation of children’s records and observations, as

required by Department of Education and Communities and the National Quality Standard,

and Story Park ensure all educators in your room are complying with these requirements.

25. Communicate with the children in an open, honest manner and ensure that the child’s

perspective is regarded as unique and special.

26. Be familiar with the Early Years Learning Framework and utilise to inspire independent

learners.

27. You are a mandatory reporter and have the responsibility to report any concerns about abuse

immediately to management. You are to document any concerns that you have about a

child’s health and wellbeing and forward this information to management.

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IN RELATION TO FAMILIES 1. Be courteous and helpful to the families in the Service

2. Look for opportunities within the Service where a family may become involved e.g. Multi-

cultural events, craft activities, and fund raising and parent committees.

3. Respect the confidentiality of all information about a child; any concerns should firstly be

discussed with the Nominated Supervisor.

4. Be familiar with all families; greet all families on a personal basis. Greet them by using their

forst name. This will ensure mutual trust and open communication.

5. Be aware of each child and their needs.

6. In relation to a child’s medication requirements, ensure that you have reported to the

Nominated Supervisor and colleagues for verification and ensure that it can only be

administered by a staff member with a current senior first-aid certificate and must be

witnessed by another staff member. All relevant record keeping must be maintained.

7. Never have a discussion with a parent about their child’s development in the playroom and

never in front of the child or other children and parents.

8. To attend parent meetings as requested by the Nominated Supervisor or parents.

9. To share information with the family relating to their child and the daily activities of the

Service.

10. To act as a resource person for families.

11. To encourage families to participate in Service decision-making and experiences.

12. To attend regular staff meetings.

13. Ensure the daily experiences are planned and set up.

IN RELATION TO COLLEAGUES

14. Implement the room’s routine and the Service’s procedures.

15. Assist all staff in meeting the needs, supervision, health and safety of all children.

16. With the guidance of the Nominated Supervisor and colleagues, promote the highest standard

of care for the children in accordance with the National Quality Standards.

17. Assist the Educational Leader and guide room staff in observing and planning for individual

children and the total learning environment.

18. Assist the Educational Leader and collaborate with room staff to ensure that the program is

continually improving.

19. Work as a team, sharing room responsibilities.

20. Be considerate of fellow workers when having breaks by ensuring they are of the appropriate

length.

21. Participate in the service’s annual staff appraisals and staff reflection activities.

22. Participate in the Service’s annual professional development activities.

23. Acknowledge and support the worth of the personal, professional, cultural and linguistic

diversities that all staff members bring to the Service. Every staff member is unique and has

something to offer- aim to tap into this wealth of knowledge and incorporate ideas in your

own experiences.

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24. Be familiar with the Grievance Policy (included in Policy Manual) and aim to discuss any

concerns or incidents to the Nominated Supervisor for further support.

25. Assist in ensuring that your room is aesthetically supporting family involvement and

representing each child and their needs and interests.

Pedagogical Responsibilities

IN RELATION TO THE PROGRAM

1. Work with the Educational Leader in planning, implementation and evaluation of the program

(in consultation with the colleagues).

2. Assist the Educational Leader to maintain the developmental records of each child in your

room.

Pedagogical Responsibilities Means: Ways of Teaching Children & Theory of Teaching.

Educators & Teachers teach children in many ways and that is what we want to celebrate.

For example: Children learn when a teacher sits close to them and makes eye contact with

them and reads a story to them. Stopping to check in with the children and asking the

children if they understand the meaning of new words.

Then the teacher relates the new topic to something the child already knows. “Alex do you

remember when we found a snail in the garden. And the snail left a silver trail along the path?

“Well in this story the snail climbed a tree and the child was able to see the silver trail it left

behind”. Then the teacher can share these new words and topics with families and the teacher

could write out the new words and display these words and set up a play experience and use

these words in conversations each day. Children can extend their vocabulary and making brain

connections when they are immersed in rich language environments. Children are safe and

cocooned in a learning environment with their teacher.

Discovery Learning is when the teacher shows the children where to find ants in the garden. Then

extends their learning by asking probing questions, where do ants live? What do they eat? Where

can we go to find more information about ants from?

Teacher directed learning is used to target specific skills, like jumping or learning how to count to

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Know and implement the Early Years Learning Framework in your program and records, including

3A approach to learning and development.

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Educational Program: 1. To perform the role of the responsible person as stated in the National Quality Framework

and the Education and Care Services National Regulation 2011, the Education and Care

Services National Law Act 2010, as required.

2. Plan and deliver in consultation with employees, educational leader, families and children an

early childhood education program which brings together our service philosophy, draws on

the VEYDF, & The Abecedarian 3 A approach.

3. The program must celebrate the traditional Aboriginal landowners and reflect the children’s

individual family culture, customs and rituals. This can be done by singing a welcome to

country song each day with the children. Research and plan “Stem” subjects. Use picture

story books, puzzles and dramatic play to reflect and respect children’s unique family culture,

their customs and rituals.

4. Plan learning outcomes based an age appreciate developmental milestones. Use children’s

ideas, interests and plan intentional teaching to build and extend on children’s learning and

development that ensures children play an active role in their own learning.

5. Ensure the program is developmentally age appropriate and demonstrates links between

learning objectives and observations showing a clear path of development the child has taken

and will take in the future. This program is developmentally and culturally appropriate and is

reflective of an ongoing cycle of planning and documentation. Action comes from the

collection and interpretation of information and observations taken to plan future learning

outcomes for children.

6. Ensure that all employees participate in daily routines and planning.

7. Mentor and support employees to contribute to the program development and their ongoing

pedagogical knowledge (teaching methods).

8. Contribute and help design the timetable. The service philosophy supports a classroom

timetable being developed for children aged over 1 year of age. The program runs a morning

and afternoon program, and it will need to be reset after each period. This extends children’s

wellbeing & inquisitive minds and helps develop skills for life. It also gives a clear plan for

teachers / educators to plan children’s learning.

Shared partnerships:

9. Attend team meetings with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

10. Work collaboratively with other team leaders to plan shared play spaces and to plan

excursions and family’s days.

11. Manage the room equipment budget. Work with other team leaders to buy large items that

can be used across the service.

12. Role model care and respect for our lovely resources and teach children how to pack up and

reset play spaces.

13. Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents & children and encourage their

participation in and contribution to their child’s education and care.

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14. Provide a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for parents, children and Employees and

ensure children are always supervised .

15. Provide meaningful information to parents about their child’s progress and ensure accurate

records are maintained for each child.

16. Work collaboratively with colleagues, other members of the profession and others in the

community who contribute to the child’s educational or developmental progress and

wellbeing.

17. Use your common sense and take appropriate action. If you see something that is broken or

dangerous, remove and report it.

18. Resolve conflict within your team in a calm and respectful way. Seek support, guidance from

Ed leader, approved provider /HR.

19. Complete organisational and administrative duties as required.

20. Contribute appropriately to the effective management of the service including the service’s

Policies and procedures, Quality Improvement Plan, OH & safety & Service strategic plan.

21. Actively seek support and advice from the Educational Leader.

22. Consistently evaluate and reflect upon your practice and the educational outcomes of children

with a view to improving your practice.

23. Maintain a contemporary knowledge of educational theories and issues and consistently seek

out opportunities to enhance your skills through professional development, engagement with

colleagues and more knowledgeable peers and other relevant professionals.

Risk Management and Occupational Health & Safety 24. All employees are required to carry out their duties in a way that does not overly affect their

own health and safety and that of others by reporting all incidents and injuries as well as co-operating with any measures introduced into the workplace to improve OH&S.

25. Employees are also expected to take responsibility to ensure the health, safety and well-being

of self, colleagues, children and clients. Employees must report near misses and incidents promptly, participate in occupational health and safety activities and observe any lawful instructions regarding health and safety.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

26. Understand and work under the guidelines of our policies and procedures including Code of

Conduct.

27. Always establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Employees and ensure

alignment with the Collard family Kindergarten values.

28. Be aware of and perform all duties in accordance with the organisation’s stated policies and

procedures.

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29. Other duties as directed by the licensee, business manager, centre director, educational

leader.

30. Outcomes, Practices, and Principles.

31. Assist the Educational Leader/Nominated Supervisor with the indoor and outdoor

environment

32. Promoting commitment to continual improvement to the quality of care and experience each

child and family receives.

33. Assist in ensuring that the program is continually improving.

34. Organise any project materials, interest areas and general preparation for the room.

35. Regularly evaluate, monitor and rotate the program to provide for an interesting and

challenging environment (consulting with colleagues to provide variety and input from various

perspectives).

36. Participate in at least 4 in-services a year to support your professional development and an art

exhibition night and one open day a year to get an extra 8 days paid leave between 24.12-8.1

each year.

IN RELATION TO THE SERVICE

37. Maintain a sound and current understanding of the National Quality Standards

38. Maintain a working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.

39. Maintain awareness of current issues in children’s services.

40. Demonstrated ability to work in partnerships with families.

41. Demonstrated professional level of written and verbal communication skills.

42. An understanding of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and

protection of children.

43. An understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safety issues relating to

children and staff.

44. Provide ongoing support and assistance to the Educational Leader in related procedures.

45. Assist the Nominated Supervisor in maintaining the Quality Improvement Planning routine

46. Inform the Nominated Supervisor of any issue arising that may compromise the children’s

health, safety, or wellbeing, or the efficient operation of the Service.

47. Any other duties, within the scope of the position, as specified by the Nominated Supervisor.

48. Support the Service’s programming promoting commitment to continual improvement to the

quality of care provided within your room.

49. Follow, guide and support colleagues to follow housekeeping practices which ensure that

equipment is maintained at an optimal level.

50. Assist in the completion of the daily, weekly and monthly duties (cleaning, maintenance etc.)

to ensure a safe, clean and hygienic environment that is welcoming to all.

51. Follow housekeeping practices, which ensure that equipment is maintained at an optimal

level.

52. Assist in providing an environment that is safe, interesting and appealing.

53. Always act within the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Inc.)

This role requires the employee to:

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This position requires you to be standing, walking and bending and sitting in a Kindergarten

environment and walking pushing pram on excursions (If you work in the under 3 rooms), for the

duration of your shift.

Administration tasks will be performed in a seated position at a desk or standing at a stand-up

desk.

Employees are to sit on adult sized chairs. Employees are not permitted to sit on children’s chairs

or tables.

At Collard family Kindergarten we pride ourselves on being a cut above our competitors. This

means that all Employees wear our centre uniform with pride and act in a respectful courteous

manor when at work or out in public. You are not permitted to smoke in your uniform or within 1

kilometre of the centre.

Be punctual and well groomed. Arrive 10 minutes before your shift, put your bag away and ready

to walk onto the floor for your shift. Meet with your team leader and discuss the day and learning

experiences planned and intentional teaching that you have for the day.

CENTRE UNIFORM

1. We want our staff to look very professional and a cut above our competitors. We want you to

wear your uniform with pride. The centre uniform is comfortable and very practical.

Educators/teachers need to wear a watch every shift. Black tailored pants, Centre shirt, navy

or black cardigan, black runners, or black Mary Jane shoes, or black closed shoes. Your shoes

must be polished and kept in good condition. For the colder months you will need a long

black winter coat to your knees. For the hotter months you will need to follow our Sun Smart

Policy. Centre uniform must be clean and ironed. No track pants, leggings, track suit pants or

tops, ballet or slip on shoes is allowed.

2. Hair must be clean neat and tidy and long hair put up. No loose jewellery is permitted. Nail

polish must be clear, and nails kept in good condition. Staff need to be freshly showered and

wear non perfumed deodorant. As we are Asthma smart service staff are not permitted to

wear perfume.

3. Prior to being appointed to this position it is required that there is a full disclosure of any pre-

existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.

How to Apply

1. Upload your resume with a cover letter, (insert a recent coloured photo of yourself) outlining

who you are and why you want to come and work for us. Address the selection criteria, by

writing down in a couple of lines or a paragraph highlighting your experience.

2. Please attach a coloured copy of your qualifications, (Asthma, Anaphylaxis, First aid level 2),

Current Working with children check card or VIT card, National Police check, Driver license or

Photo ID, Right to work in Australia Visa, (if this applies to you)

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If you are successful for an interview you will need to bring in with you a coloured photo copy

of the following documents: Qualifications, Working with children’s check card, VIT card, First

aid, Vic roads driver history, these documents need to be certified by a chemist or a police

officer, stamped and dated for our records. Please remember not to wear perfume or strong-

smelling deodorant.

Referrer checks:

1. We need the contact details of your current manager and 2 professional referees, who have

worked with you in the last 2 years. If you are worried about asking your current manager?

You could say and I have enjoyed working here and I’m looking to extend my career, so I am

applying for a position at a couple of other centers.

2. We wish you every success with your application and look forward to hearing from you and

hopefully meeting you at an interview.

Sincerely Melissa Collard: Approved provider, Catherine Bonadio: HR & Office manager &

Bianca Collard: Educational Leader/Nominated Supervisor

Selection criteria: Please write a few lines answering each question. The information you give

will help us to get to know you and place staff together in rooms.

1. Tell us about yourself and your previous experience working as a diploma/ room leader in a

childcare centre. 2. What are your strengths? 3. Why do you want to work for us? 4. What motivates you? (Organisational support, opportunities to grow your pedagogical

knowledge? Great team, flexible working conditions, stimulating employer, extra training, money, movie tickets, lunch voucher, extra planning time, more annual leave?)

5. What sort of person are you? Do you have an extraverted personality or introverted personality? Please Google if you are unsure of your personality type. This will help us to place you in a team. (There is no wrong answer, we are all individuals) Do you have an outgoing personality; need to know the answer now? Or are you a quiet type, need time to think before giving an answer?

6. How do you see yourself working as a team leader at Collard family Kindergarten? 7. What do you think is the recipe for success in working as a team leader?

8. What type of documentation do you collect and what do you do with this information? 9. Choose 4 of your favorite Education & Care Services National Law or National Regulations, list

them and tell us how you use these in your practice and why have you chosen them?

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10. The Abecedarian 3 a Approach Australia is a set of strong teaching and learning strategies. Write a paragraph on each one telling us how you would use this type of learning strategies in your program planning.

11. 1. Language Priority 2. Learning games 3. Conversational Reading 4. Enriched caregiving 12. How do you use daily intentional teaching strategies to engage with children and extend their

learning and development or is this something we can help to mentor you with? 13. Tell us a time when there was conflict with a staff member and the actions you took to resolve

the conflict / or was it not resolved and how did you work with this? 14. What did you learn from this experience? 15. Who did you go to for support and help or if this was not possible what would you have liked

to happen to resolve this issue?

16. What areas do you believe you need support and further support and training? (We expect everyone will need some support and further training, this is not a negative, it gives us a guide to how we can support and extend your skills)

17. We want all our employees able to teach baby massage/ baby yoga and Yoga to children as part of the daily routine. Tell us how you are going to learn to do this or do you already incorporate yoga into your daily routines?

Thank you for taking the time to write your application. Should you be successful in gaining an interview we will contact you within 3 weeks of the closing date. If you don’t hear from us, you have not been successful, and we wish you well.

If you are a successful applicant what shift would you like to work, please list 3 shifts, 1 being your

preferred shift and why you want this shift? We will work hard to try and give everyone your first

options, but this may not occur if everyone wants the same shift.

Full time positions are worked over 4 or 5 days. Shifts of 4 Long days are 9.5 hours long, e.g. 6.15-

4.15 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, plus a 30-minute paid tea break. Shifts of 7.5 hours a

day have a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 15-minute tea break. Shorter shifts of 6 hours a day

have a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Shifts Available:

Open centre shift: 6.15-4.15 worked 4 days a week Second shift: 8 -6 worked over 4 days Third shift: 8.30 to 4.30 worked over 5 days. Casual Pool: We need a pool of casual staff to cover shifts when staff are off. If you would be interested in applying for this, please advise us. Do you have children who would come to work with you each day? If so, what are their names and ages?

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have received, reviewed and understand the responsibilities as the Diploma working as the team leader. I also acknowledge that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of these responsibilities and will adhere to all requirements as set out in the Job Description.

EMPLOYEE NAME DATE

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HR: NAME Catherine Bonadio DATE

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RELEVANT STANDARDS AND ELEMENTS

QUALITY AREA 1: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND PRACTICE

1.1 Program The educational program enhances each child’s learning and development.

1.2 Practice Educators facilitate and extend each child’s learning and development.

1.3 Assessment and planning

Educators and co-ordinators take a planned and reflective approach to implementing the program for each child.

QUALITY AREA 2: CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND SAFETY

2.1 Health Each child’s health and physical activity is supported and promoted.

2.2 Safety Each child is protected.

QUALITY AREA 3: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Design The design of the facilities is appropriate for the operation of a service.

3.2 Use The service environment is inclusive, promotes competence and supports exploration and play-based learning.

QUALITY AREA 4: STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS

4.1 Staffing Arrangements

Staffing arrangements enhance children's learning and development.

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4.2 Professionalism Management, educators and staff are collaborative, respectful and ethical.

QUALITY AREA 5: RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN

5.1

Relationships between educators and Children

Respectful and equitable relationships are maintained with each child.

5.2 Relationships between children

Each child is supported to build and maintain sensitive and responsive relationships.

QUALITY AREA 6: COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

6.1 Supportive relationships with families

Respectful relationships with families are developed and maintained and families are supported in their parenting role.

6.2 Collaborative partnerships

Collaborative partnerships enhance children’s inclusion, learning and wellbeing.

QUALITY AREA 7: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

7.1 Governance Governance supports the operation of a quality service.

7.2 Leadership Effective leadership builds and promotes a positive organisational culture and professional learning community.