Co Educator

About the Opportunity

As a service provider Melbourne City Mission’s work is focused on supporting people to take charge of their own lives and participate fully in community life. Melbourne City Mission’s service profile includes: Children, Youth, Adult and Family; Disability; Employment, Education and Training; Homelessness; Justice; and Palliative Care.

Hartnett House Children’s Centre has 126 places open daily to provide quality care to children aged between 6 weeks-old to 6 years-old. We aim to support the community through our long-standing heritage by not just providing long day care but also the other wrap around services through Melbourne City Mission. Hartnett House is a centre where children come first and as such are respected as confident, competent individuals.

The Co educator will assist and support with the provision of high quality, responsive early childhood educational programs, through collaborative partnerships with families, other professionals and the local community.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• To assist in the planning and implementation of a creative educational and culturally appropriate program, which actively engages children
• To support the learning, development and physical and emotional needs of the children as they participate in the program
• To assist in developing good relationships and effective communication between families and the Early Learning Centre
• To participate in general professional development activities and maintain up to date knowledge regarding current developments in the early childhood service sector
• To operate in a professional manner at all times, meeting legislative and regulatory requirements as well as the policies and procedures of Melbourne City Mission  

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits

• Supportive learning and development environment

• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Diploma of Children’s Service or equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA (completion or ‘working towards’ a qualification under the ACECQA requirements)
• Ability to engage with and support children in an educational setting
• Ability to contribute to the program and planning for children’s learning and development
• Awareness of the cultural needs of families
• Capacity to respond appropriately to children at risk of harm or neglect
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of information
• Capacity to work positively within a team environment
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Capacity to interact with people who have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability  
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Child Safe Standards
• Ability to complete all mandatory Melbourne City Mission Training
• Capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role, including bending, sitting/standing and lifting  
• Must hold or be willing to hold:
  • Certified Supervisors Certificate
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate
  • Anaphylaxis Training  
  • Asthma Training

Screening Criteria

• National Police check

• Working with Children check or ability to obtain

• Valid Victorian Drivers license

• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 11 August 2024 or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter. Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.

For assistance with your application please email: recruitment@mcm.org.au

About MCM

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.