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About us
 
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
 

About the role

Early Childhood Educators actively engage parents in the delivery of quality playschemes in order to facilitate improved relationships between parents and children.
Working within the playscheme team the Early Childhood Educators create an environment of trust and respect with families and children to maximise participation and assist in identifying where additional support and external services may be required.
To provide effective support for families and children of 0-6 years of age the Early Childhood Educators must be able to build rapport with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Early Childhood Educators contribute to Save the Children’s Purpose to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. To achieve this the Early Childhood Educators collaborates with playscheme team members to deliver programs and support services that promote positive and culturally respectful approaches to parenting, early childhood education and care, and child and family wellbeing.
Early Childhood Educators work under direct supervision of the Team Leader and consult with Family Support Workers to identify potential referral service needs of families and children.
About You
 
 

• Min 2yrs experience working within early childhood setting
• Confidence in working “in the field” (this is not a centre-based role)
• Knowledge of child development information / techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective parenting and behaviour management techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of family risk and protective factors which impact on child outcomes
• Knowledge of child protection issues and the State legislative child protection system

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position be filled by an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by, and arguable under, sections 25, 104 and 105 of the QLD Antidiscrimination Act 1991
How to apply
 
To apply please submit your cover letter and Resume via our careers page http://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.html
 
Please note all applications must to be submitted through the Save the Children website.
 
Applications close 22 November 2013
 
All applicants must undergo a National Police Check, Working with Children check, and sign the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct