4 DAY IHC EDUCATOR - ECEC (15948) BLACKBURN NORTH

Australia's Leading Home Care Agency; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Australia's Leading Home Care Agency in Blackburn North, VIC is seeking an experienced Educator to support an 8-year-old child with ASD and ADHD. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate activities, following the child's interests, and providing calm, supportive guidance to promote independence.

The position requires a Cert III or ACECQA approved qualification, driving, and a commitment of at least 12 months. References, WWCC, Police Check, CPR, and First Aid are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in progress or possess Cert III in ECEC or ACECQA approved qualifications.
• Have WWCC, Police Check, CPR and HLTAID012 First Aid.
• Have a car and driver’s licence.
• Be willing to commit for at least 12 months.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Provide at least 3 references.

Responsibilities

• Support the 8-year-old's daily routine and plan engaging activities.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate experiences based on interests.
• Supervise any additional siblings during before/after care when present.
• Apply positive, strength-based strategies to support anxiety and independence.
• Maintain a calm, supportive environment when challenges arise.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transport

Education

Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA approved qualifications (e.g. Bachelor Primary Education)

Tools

First Aid (HLTAID012)

WWCC

Police Check

CPR

Job description

4 DAY IHC EDUCATOR - ECEC (15948) BLACKBURN NORTH

Australia's Leading Home Care Agency – Blackburn North VIC

Rate: $41.94 - $47.28 (L1-L3) per hour including Tax and Super (costs associated with Insurance & Workcover are taken care of by the Employer, who will also process your Tax and Super payments on your behalf)
4 days per week with children aged 8 years, 4 years & 7 years

Educator choice of 4 days and start/finish times are flexible!

This family would like:
We are seeking an experienced, patient and engaging Educator to provide care for an 8 year old child.
The role involves supporting the child's daily routine while planning fun, developmentally appropriate experiences based on their interests and strengths. The child has a genuine love of learning and enjoys science, technology, reading, writing stories, general knowledge, rock climbing and outdoor play. An educator who enjoys following a child's interests and encouraging curiosity will be well suited to this role.
The child has ASD (Level 2), ADHD and experiences significant anxiety. Family are looking for an Educator who understands neurodivergent children, can remain calm and supportive when challenges arise, and is confident using positive, strength based strategies to encourage problem-solving, independence and emotional wellbeing.
Two additional siblings may also be present during before and after school care periods. While the primary focus of the role is supporting the 8 year old, the Educator will be expected to provide appropriate supervision and care for all children in attendance during these times.
Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable.

DRIVING REQUIRED

You must:

• Either be working towards or hold a Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care or other IHC relevant ACECQA approved qualifications e.g. Bachelor Primary Education and are registered with relevant state authority board.
• Provide at least 3 references.
• Have WWCC, Police Check, CPR and HLTAID012 First Aid
• Have a car & driver's licence
• Be willing to commit for at least 12 months
• Full working rights in Australia. (A range of visas may be considered depending on conditions and length of remaining stay - for example: visa 190 or visa 186. Applicants with 417 & 462 visas need not apply.)