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. 9. Share all duties involved in the care and education of the children with the room leader. 10. Actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities, sharing professional knowledge and experience while demonstrating an interest in the ideas of others. 11. Willingly undertake any duties as requested by the room leader or director or manager. 1 2. To respect the individuality of each child. 1 3.To become familiar with, and actively contribute to, the delivery of the program as planned by the room leader. 1 4. To be flexible in following the needs and interests of the children. 1 5. To assist in the recording of accurate and comprehensive observations of the children’s learning. 1 6. To support the room leader with the evaluation of the program.1 7. To ensure that children are effectively supervised at all times. 1 8. To consult with the room leader on any matters of concern with regards to any child and their family. 1 9.To prepare materials and activities as required by the room leader. 20. To contribute to the philosophy and goals of the school.21. Welcome each child and their family into the school every day.2 2.Demonstrate empathy to attitudes and feelings of the families leaving their child at the school. 2 3. Develop a good rapport with families through regular open communication.  2 4. Communicate with the families about the child’s involvement in activities each day, under the direction of the room leader. 2 5. Attend and actively participate in parent meetings and other school events where possible.

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.