Gowrie Victoria - Position Description and Selection Documentation
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Business Unit:Children’s Program
Position Number:2017 18
Job Title:Early Childhood Educator (Qualified)
Location:Docklands
Reports to:Manager Children’s Program
Supervised by:Early Years Leader
Award/EBA:Children Services Modern Award 2010
Classification or Banding:Level 3.4 to 4.3
Directly Related Positions:Manager Children Program, Assistant Manager Children’s Program, Early Years Leader, Leadership Support
Values Alignment
Gowrie Victoria’s purpose and strategy is underpinned by our Values which guide us in our daily practice, decision making and actions. To be successful at Gowrie Victoria you must possess the following attributes:
›Demonstrate the flexibility to learn and grow;
›Invest time in building relationships;
›Consistently pursue higher standards;
›Cultivate a friendly and supportive environment
Revision:
Review Date / Version / Author / Revision Description11 January 2013 / V2 / Tricia Wild / New Format
27 February 2017 / V3 / Sue Chamberlain-Ward / Remove outdated info
30 March 2017 / V3 / Shannon Moses / Removed data stating that ECE would support Early Years Leader in their absence
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) role is to support the Early Years Leader and Leadership Support and mentor and role model appropriate practice which is reflective of philosophy, policies, purpose, vision and values.
Role Dimensions
The dimensions of the role reflect the accountabilities and application of a Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator, across pedagogical application, relationship development and administration and compliance.
The role requires collaboration and team work and respect for other within a culturally diverse working environment.
Role dimensions are aligned to the Position Responsibilities demonstrated within this position description.
Organisational Expectations
All Gowrie Victoria employees are expected to:
- Adhere to and apply the Gowrie Victoria Code of Conduct and Values
- Adhere to the principles of Workplace Diversity/EEO, Occupational Health and Safety and participative work practices
- Adhere to regulatory and legislative business unit governing practices
- Adhere to organisation employment and business unit policies and practices
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Have a willingness and commitment to fostering good working relationships with fellow employees, suppliers and service end users.
Key Result Areas (KRA)
The position will be measured against required outcomes that are developed by the organisation to ensure sustainability and continuous development and growth. Further measures will be established within the annual performance review in line with operational and strategic plans. The KRA measures for this role cover:
Understand organisational Purpose, Vision, Value, Principals, Policies and apply to role responsibilities / Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and colleagues and the broader community.Assist in the development and delivery of educational and care programs that align with organisational Purpose, Vision, Value, Principals, Policies and procedures. / Role model and maintain the regulatory requirements across educational and care services.
Attend and participate in professional learning / Provide written accurate documentation that supports practice and compliance requirements
Position Responsibilities
Team Application
-Support the Early Years Leader and Leadership Support
-Understand and role model the objectives and philosophy of Gowrie Victoria
-Contribute to a positive work culture that supports all members of the team
-Perform under limited direction and monitor own work within a team environment
Pedagogy
-Contribute and assist in the development and delivery of educational and care programs that align with organisational Purpose, Vision, Value, Principals, Policies and procedures
-Understand and contribute the Children’s Program Quality Improvement Plan quarterly
-Plan, implement and evaluate an innovative and inclusive program, based on the Gowrie Victoria philosophy and informed by the National and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks and the National Quality Standard
-Maintain up-to-date documentation for individual children and groups of children in relation to their learning journeys.
-Ensure the provision of a rich learning environment that is maintained in a safe, aesthetic and challenging condition and that the environment is actively and effectively supervised at all times
-Undertake daily routines which are calm, responsive, and reflective of the centre philosophy and based on children’s strengths
-Demonstrate a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional learning
Relationship Building
-Build open and respectful relationships
-Ensure effective communication strategies are utilised in developing and maintaining good relationships with children, families, colleagues and the broader community
-Attend and support community events as organised by the Parent Sub Committee of the Board
-Proactive application in the resolution of conflict
Compliance
-Have a good knowledge of all relevant legislation and National Quality Standards
-Adherence to the National Quality Framework by ensuring compliance in line with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012 and the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
-Be an approved certified supervisor and undertake all responsibilities associated with this role as outlined Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012
-Understanding of the organisational context including policies, procedures, and practices
-Ensure children’s health and safety is maintained at all times
-Ensure that the physical environment is safe and suitable and promotes children’s learning
Communication
-Support Early Years Leader in communicatingchanges and new or changed policies, practices and procedures to team
-Keep abreast of organisational emails
-Promote the use of organisational communication resources
-Be encouraging of change as part of continuous improvement
-Interact with organisational survey, focus groups, research and communication initiatives
Occupation Health and Safety
-Being aware and act to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children and adults within the centre.
-Abide by all WHS organisation policies and related activities
-Report all incidents to manager or Human Resource Manager
-Support and participate in organisation WHS campaigns
-Carry out work in a safe manner at all times
Major Challenges for the Position
Building strong supportive relationship across a diverse work environment, internal and external.
Knowing when to apply leadership within the role task.
Key Working Relationships
The Early Childhood Educator must be able to build and maintain open, supportive and collaborative relationships with children, families, colleagues and the broader community.
Decision Making Authority
The Early Childhood Educator will be required to make day to day decisions that are in best interest of the children, families, work colleagues and management.
Organisation Policies
All Gowrie Victoria employees are required to comply with organisational policies and procedures, department policies can be located on the S:/Policies. HR policies and procedures are released to all commencing employees via disc. HR policies and procedures can also be located on the Shared Drive S:/Everyone/Policies. Copies are also located on Kiosk (employee self-service porthole).
Selection Criteria
Educational
-Minimum of Diploma Children Services
-Current Working With Children’s Check
-Current First Aid level 2 certificate
-Current Anaphylaxis certificate
-Current Asthma certificate (desirable)
-Current Food Handlers certificate(desirable)
-Be an approved certified supervisor (desirable)
Professional Competencies
-Comprehensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework by ensuring compliance in line with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012 , Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and National Quality Standard
-Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Belonging, Being and Becoming and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) through an emergent play based curriculum.
-Demonstrated ability to deliver programs that are respective of diversity, additional needs and that are inclusive
-Proven ability to be a reflective practitioner of performance and practice
Behavioural Competencies
-Commitment to undertaking ongoing professional development
-Have sound written and oral communication skills
-Ability to prioritise work tasks and be self-motivated
-Able to make decisions with clear judgement and informed knowledge
-Able to self-lead and work effectively within a diverse team
Technical Competencies
-Must have sound Microsoft Word skills
-Must be able to use Outlook
-Must have internet knowledge and skills
Must be able to adapt to new software systems and able to assist employees resolve basic ICT issues.
Software/Hardware Knowledge / Level of CompetencyMicrosoft Office Package / Intermediate
Internet / Intermediate
Share Drive filing and saving / Intermediate
Create, Format and Save documentation/photos/files / Intermediate
On line timesheets / Desirable
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This position description is directly aligned to the Employment Contract issued with the employment offer, Employment Policies (HR General Policies, OHS Policies, EO Policies and ICT Policies) organisation policies and relevant business unit policies.
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Position Description Proforma
Gowrie Victoria - Position Description and Selection Documentation
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Administration Officer /Receptionist Prepared January 2010
Revision Date: August 2011
Gowrie Victoria - Position Description and Selection Documentation
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Administration Officer /Receptionist Prepared January 2010
Revision Date: August 2011