Diploma Qualified Educationor

• Exceeding all areas of the National Quality Standard, Springvale Service for Children is a leading Not-For-Profit community-based organisation providing support for families through an integrated service model. The service was established in 2009 and has grown to provide a large and broad range of services to support families with young children. Having strong links with the local community, we pride ourselves in our ‘no wrong door’ policy that welcomes everyone into the service. Springvale Service for Children places the safety and wellbeing of children at the forefront of all its operations. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where children are protected from harm and feel respected and valued. Springvale Service for Children fully adheres to the Child Safe Standards and embeds child safety principles into all policies, procedures, and daily practices. All staff share responsibility for upholding these standards and for promoting a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement to ensure the rights, safety, and wellbeing of every child. Our range of services for young children and their families for their healthy development, learning and well-being includes:
• Long Day and Sessional Early Learning Programs
• Maternal and Child Health
• Play Groups
• Toy Library
• Visiting Specialists
• Community programs

We currently have an opportunity for Diploma Qualified Educator to work on a full time basis to plan and deliver a creative, high quality early years’ program for children in a multi-age setting. In this role you will bring your passion for working with children to our supportive team to provide quality education and care. You will work with a team of dedicated educators to create a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment that reflects the Early Years Learning Framework whilst maintaining the elements of the National Quality Standard (NQS). With the benefit of above educator to child ratio, you will be responsible for leading observations, programming and for the evaluation of children's development to ultimately support their learning outcomes. Our service is committed to the well-being and development of our team as part of sustaining a supporting and caring culture in which we are all supported to flourish. With the addition of a comprehensive induction and mentoring process you will be supported to learn about the service and develop in your role. We have extensive in-service Leadership team, including an experienced Pedagogical leader, who supports the team to develop their pedagogical understanding and establish nurturing and inclusive relationships with children, families and the community. There are also opportunities for on-going Professional Development throughout the year to enhance your skills and knowledge, during our regular team meetings and training from external services and consultants.

• Diploma in Children’s Services – Minimum 2 years experience
• Current Level 2 First aid Certificate (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in early childhood services.
• Knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, National Quality Standard, DET Regulations and Law.
• Understanding and knowledge of Child Safe Standards and Child Protection
• Genuine enthusiasm, initiative and professionalism.
• Ability to plan, document and assess children’s learning and development
• Have a current Working with Children and Police Check (under 6 months)
• An ability to work a variety of shifts between the hours of 7.00am – 6:00pm, Monday-Friday across any of our six Centres located in Springvale, Dandenong, Noble Park & Keysborough