Child Development Assistant - Play2Learn

Job Description

Child Development Assistant - Play2Learn Tracking Code: 4680-689 Job Description Our Mobile Play2Learn is an outreach early childhood program that goes out into the Mundubbera 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. In this casual position (potential workdays across Monday - Friday), you’ll support early childhood development and school readiness skills, and will facilitate improved relationships between parents and children. Working across different sites in the Mundubbera region 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. 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 Bringing your best every day, means: Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent experience Experience working with children 0-5 and families in a group setting Strong organisational and time management skills Current valid driver’s licence 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. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including: Generous casual award rate salary (Level 2.1 – currently $41.76 per hour) and great work life balance Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program Friendly and flexible work environment Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits Does this sound like the place for you? We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section. Applications close: Monday 10th February 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying! Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr