Early Learning Centre - Nature Play Educator

The team member is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Junior School and Director of the ELC. This is a permanent full-time position with four weeks annual leave (various shifts available). The ELC is open from 8am – 6pm and educators are expected to work within those hours as per the roster.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Development and implementation of a dynamic and engaging outdoor nature program for children in the ELC which honours God as our Creator.
• Overseeing the set up and resourcing of the outdoor learning spaces and ensuring the areas are inviting and provide opportunities for a range of learning experiences.
• Develop professional and positive partnerships with the teachers to be able to assist children with their learning and development, complimenting the classroom curriculum and learning outcomes for each child.
• Assist the Director and Educational Leader to develop and review risk assessments for outdoor learning and nature play as required.
• Plan and implement nature learning in spaces outside the ELC (this can include the Trinity school site, local parks and the Erindale community garden).
• Contribute to the documentation of children’s learning and displaying children’s work and their processes respectfully.
• Establishing of positive partnerships with the children, families and the school and wider community.
• Actively contributing to a positive and professional team culture in the ELC and across the Trinity School Community, upholding the values of the school at all times.
• Complying with all legislative requirements. Ensuring you are aware of all regulations, legislation and centre/school policies and how to apply them in practice.
• Participating in all ELC activities, using your initiative to complete daily tasks as required to support the team and children each day.
• Participation in other school activities as directed.

Selection Criteria

• Be a committed Christian with a clear understanding of, and support for, education in a Christian School setting.
• Have a genuine interest in the welfare of students and also in their social, spiritual and academic development.
• Demonstrate an interest and joy in nature and a willingness to spend most of your days outdoors.
• Have excellent communication skills especially with young children.
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills to contribute to a positive and professional team culture.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member including the ability to critically reflect on your practice and attitudes and how these affect the wider team culture.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and a willingness to attend and participate in professional development opportunities.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• A minimum of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Or actively working towards)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card