Mak-a-Mini Childcare is a non-profit society that offers daycare and preschool programs for children aged 1-5. Our vision is to provide safe, caring, and engaging play experiences that support children\'s creativity and collaborative exploration of their environment.

Mak-a-Mini\'s programs are based on the constructivist philosophy of learning and incorporate educational technology to meet the principles of Early Learning. The daycare and preschool programs are play-based, guided by child-led experiences, and take into account the age and developmental needs of each child. The programs focus on fostering emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development and use various methods to assess children\'s learning and development.

Mak-a-Mini childcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Educator to join our team at our brand new daycare center. As a Childcare Educator, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children in our care. You will work alongside other educators to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum to meet the needs of each child.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities (Including but not limited to the following):

• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on standards and procedures of the Centre.
• Design and implement a safe environment using creative activities that are inclusive, intellectually stimulating and developmentally appropriate and based on observations of children\xe2\x80\x99s interests and skills.
• Carry out personal care routines to meet the needs of each child. (Serve meals, change diapers/toileting needs, hand wash, setting up/taking down nap time, etc.)
• Ensure that classroom lessons run smoothly through the use of effective classroom management and redirection techniques that keep students safe, engaged, interested, and on task.
• Maintain an ongoing developmental record using HiMama of the daily class interaction based on the Flight Framework.
• Engage in discussions and schedule meetings with parents/guardians to provide them with pertinent information related to their child\'s progress and Mak-a-Mini procedures and activities.
• Report any concerns/emergencies/incidents to the Childcare Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support Mak-a-Mini in achieving its goals and objectives.

Education and Experience

• Early Childhood Educator Level 2 Certification (Child Development Worker) preferred
• At least 3 years Early childhood education experience is a must
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Police check \xe2\x80\x93 Vulnerable Sector

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Parent communications and parent tours.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times.

Personal Characteristics

• Have a love for children.
• Have patience and understanding.
• Calm and supportive and welcoming demeanour.
• Passion to create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and educators.

Role Expectations

• Support Mak-a-Mini\xe2\x80\x99s vision of providing a positive learning environment for all students, and a culture of supporting and valuing each other as a member of the Mak-a-Mini \xe2\x80\x98family\xe2\x80\x99.
• Perform all assigned duties and responsibilities with confidence and to the best of your ability.
• Continually seek the most effective ways to streamline daily activities, reduce costs or improve the quality of programs and services.
• Be respectful of others, proactively communicating with a high degree of transparency, respect, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with others through the sharing of ideas and knowledge.

If you are passionate about working with children and are committed to providing quality care and education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, as well as ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.