Child Development Assistant-Play2Learn Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1111/2024243

Child Development Assistant-Play2Learn Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1111/2024243
Queensland (Australia)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Mobile Play2Learn is an outreach early childhood program that goes out into the community and supports families and children to reach their full potential. In this rewarding work environment, we need you to assist in the delivery of quality early childhood education and promote parent-child interaction. There’s a nice work/life balance with this position being comfortable hours across the week.
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems.
In this Casual position (potential workdays across Tuesday – Thursday), you’ll support early childhood development and school readiness skills, and will facilitate improved relationships between parents and children. Working across different sites as part of our mobile service, you’ll work in a team to create an environment of trust and respect with families and children. You’ll be part of our Mobile Play2Learn team and report to our Team Leader.
We have 1 role available, based in the Kilcoy region.
You will make a difference by:
Assisting to develop and deliver early learning programs
Working within a team to ensure programs are age and developmentally appropriate
Creating a welcoming and safe environment to encourage active participation
Growing an understanding of early learning amongst families and sharing your knowledge with community members
A place to feel valued:
You’re passionate about working with young children and parents and making a difference in their lives. Your sensitivity and community knowledge will see you build strong connections with families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You’re motivated, eager to learn and not afraid to jump in feet first to help make our programs successful.
We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.
Bringing your best every day, means:
Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification
Experience working with children 0-5 and families in a group setting
Strong organisational and time management skills
Current valid driver’s licence
A place to belong:
54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Friendly and flexible work environment
Internal deployment and secondment opportunities
Opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits
Please click on the button below to Apply.