Family First Early Learning are a Family Owned and Operated Centre in the Rural are of Virginia, NT.We are seeking a Diploma Qualified Room Leader (CSE 4.3) for our busy Toddler Room of 20 Children per day. This is a full time position of 38 hours per week on a rotating roster. Annual Remuneration $70,000.Position Description :The Room Leader will support the day - to - day operations and objectives of the service by consistently working within the service philosophy, values and policies.Responsibilities include:
supporting the program and team members to achieve high quality outcomes for children • providing consistent, active engagement with children in keeping with the service philosophy and policies • ensuring the environment in which children learn and play is clean, hygienic & safe • Contribute to the ongoing service Quality & Improvement Plan.
Person specifications: Qualifications: • Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care • Senior First Aid Certificate /CPR / Asthma & Anaphylaxis • Ochre card • Mandatory ReportingKey knowledge areas: • Computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft • Proven written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework & Implementation Key skills/ competencies: • Professionalism o Time management (2.1.1) Demonstrates punctuality and meets agreed schedules and timelines o Ethics (2.1.2) observes code of conduct, behaves ethically and seeks assistance with ethical dilemmas • Communication o verbal communication (3.1.3) speaks politely and explains issues and information clearly to clients and colleagues • Leadership & Teamwork o United vision (4.1.1) maintains enthusiasm and understands own role in achieving organisational goals • Service Delivery o Reflective practice (6.1.1) applies organisational practice models, procedures and relevant legislation when working with clients • Program management & policy development o program development (7.1.2) performs own role and responsibilities efficiently to contribute to program and project outcomes • Change & responsiveness o Multi - skilling (8.1.2) takes advantage of opportunities for learning and growing skills • Governance & Compliance o Quality (9.1.2) ensures that own work meets the organisations' quality requirements Personal Attributes • Honest, reliable and trustworthy and will acknowledge and learn from mistakes • Collaborative - works with others in a spirit of trust and teamwork; works with others to establish & achieve common goals • Flexible - adapts to changing circumstances in the workplace, adapts processes and procedures to prioritise what is most important. • Self-disciplined: manages own time and operates autonomously to achieve key outcomes. Thinking ahead and planning work effectively around day-to-day priorities. • Creative & innovative: open to change and alternatives and will generate ideas to work better and smarter • Ethical: has integrity and principles, is truthful. Reflects expected standards of behaviour and code of conduct • Positive: has faith in own abilities, is optimistic and remains calm and focused when faced with difficulty • Culturally aware: respects differences and values diversity; adapts processes and procedures to accommodate language and cultural differencesSelf-improvement: being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement. Stay current with industry trends and professional development opportunities. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with responsibility for successful service delivery is valued. A willingness to learn is essential. Key result areas/ job outcomes • client satisfaction • uptake of professional development opportunities & currency with industry trends • Ongoing compliance with the Statutory and regulatory framework in which quality and OHS operates including the EC National Law and Standards.Full time employees are entitled to 4 weeks annual leave per year, paid public holidays and 10 days sick/ carers leave per year of employment. 2 x Mental Health Days and Birthday Leave.Part time employees are entitled to proportionate annual leave, sick leave and public holidays