Casual ELC Educator

Mernda Hills Christian College Early Learning Centre is seeking a qualified Educator (Certificate III and Diploma) to join the team.  This is a casual position for an immediate start. 

Key Responsibilities

The focus of the Educator is to provide a friendly, secure and stimulating learning environment for all children attending the Centre and to assist in the planning and implementation of programs (including the Early Encounters with Jesus program) which meet the developmental, cultural and individual needs of children in care.

At Mernda Hills Christian College Early Learning Centre, we use a play-based educational program that is supported with inquiry-based learning, co-constructed by children and Educators with families' input incorporating school readiness and individual children's development.

To learn more about the Mernda Hills Christian College Early Learning Centre, visit https://merndahills.vic.edu.au/early-learning

Application Requirements:

• Certificate III and Diploma qualification or completed an approved ACECQA qualification in Early Childhood
  
• Valid Victorian Working with Children Check
• Current certificates in First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management (or a willingness to obtain training in these areas)
• Excellent communication skills ? both verbal and written

The Centre offers the following benefits to candidates:

• Peaceful location
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Close-knit school community
• Multicultural and diverse student body
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Staff discounts on tuition fees (permanent employees)
• Professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for all costs related to Working With Children Checks and First Aid Training and the Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration
• Above Award pay

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Marie Roberts, Senior HR Officer at ••••@adventist.org.au. 

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks

• A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children. By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the Church.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with Working with Children Check (Employee).

Mernda Hills College Early Learning Centre is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.