Skills and experience

Experience

• Knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural development of children
• The ability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for various age groups and stages of development
• Knowledge of health, hygiene and the nutritional needs of children
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff
• Experience in or interest in additional needs and challenging behaviours
• A commitment to your own ongoing professional learning in early childhood
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements involved in an early childhood setting.

Demonstrated understanding of:

• National Quality Framework (NQF);
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
• Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

Qualifications

• An approved Certificate III OR Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services national law and regulations
• Child protection qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Working with Children Check verification number