Inclusion-Focused Educator | Senior Kindy Support

Kool Beanz; Casuarina; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Discount for your own children

Job summary

Kool Beanz Casuarina is a family-owned early learning centre committed to an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The Supportive Care Educator – Senior Kindy role focuses on providing dedicated inclusion support to children who require additional help while collaborating with the broader room team.

You will work five days a week, with part of each day in the Senior Kindy room and part in inclusion duties, partnering with families, therapists and professionals to plan

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent/approved qualification.
• Current Blue Card/Working with Children Check.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience with autism or behavioural challenges would be highly regarded.
• Ability to implement inclusive, educational and play-based programs.
• Experience supporting children's self-care, toileting, feeding, communication and social development would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 5 hours per day providing dedicated Inclusion Support to children requiring additional support.
• 2.5 hours per day working within the normal educator-to-child ratio in the Senior Kindy room.
• Opportunity to work 5 days per week, with the fifth day working within the normal ratio to support lunch covers, breaks and the wider team.
• Work collaboratively with educators, families, therapists and other professionals to support children's individual development and wellbeing.

Skills

Inclusion support

Team player

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Early Childhood qualification

Tools

Blue Card

Job description

Kool Beanz Casuarina is a family-owned early learning centre committed to an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The Supportive Care Educator – Senior Kindy role focuses on providing dedicated inclusion support to children who require additional help while collaborating with the broader room team.

You will work five days a week, with part of each day in the Senior Kindy room and part in inclusion duties, partnering with families, therapists and professionals to plan