Preschool Field Officer

Responsibilities

• Actively support educators to build collaborative, trusting and respectful relationships with families that enable educators to support, plan and provide for the ongoing learning and development of children within a kindergarten program.
• Actively encourage a family-centred approach and building the capacity of educators to establish positive partnerships with families.
• Actively support educators to maximise the use of universal and targeted services for example: Access to Early Learning (AEL), supporting transition to 3-year-old kindergarten and facilitating referrals for families.
• Collaborate with educators to promote and support an integrated service system, supported referrals and support to families.
• Maintain accurate and up to date client records and data collection as required by the Department of Education and Training and Council.
• Support the Learning Outcomes described for children (0-8 years) in the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF 2016)
• Ensure programs managed by Council achieve the objectives of Council's access and equity guidelines.
• The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
• Demonstrated skills in capacity building, engaging and empowering early years educators to support the inclusion of all children with additional needs, with practical and theoretical knowledge of both program planning and program delivery in kindergarten settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe standards and reporting obligations in line with the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality observational reports and recommendations to Early Childhood educators and families; knowledge and commitment to the principles and practice principles of inclusion, family centred, and a strength based framework.
• Understanding of National Quality Standards (NQS) and current teaching methods in early childhood settings including current regulations and legislation.
• A high level of written and oral communication skills with the ability to present succinct and precise information to staff and families.
• Extensive teaching experience, knowledge and understanding pertaining to the development of all children including specific knowledge relating to children with additional needs.
• Required Certifications & Qualifications
• Four year Early Childhood Teaching Degree, Bachelor Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent Early Childhood qualification with a minimum of 10 years experience and additional qualifications in Early Childhood Intervention.
• Current Victorian Driver's License.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current driver's licence.
• Why Hume City Council?
• A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
• We're better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
• We're in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
• We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
• All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
• We offer a competitive salary package, pro

Benefits

Additional Information

Permanent Part time, 22.8 hours per week $127,969.40 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation Join the Family Youth and Children team Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The Inclusion and Service Planning team is seeking applications from suitably qualified professionals to join our collaborative Preschool Field Officer team.

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