POSITION DESCRIPTION

Childcare Trainee
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Childcare
LOCATION: Little Gems Children Centre, High Street, Georgetown Qld

THIS STATEMENT REPRESENTS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE OF THE CHILDCARE TRAINEE.

Signed Position Incumbent:

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to study to gain the Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care qualification.
• Basic knowledge of childcare.
• Good communication skills.
• Prior work experience.
• Early Childhood First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current working with Children Blue Card

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE

To assist with the day to day operations of the Etheridge Shire Council’s Little Gems Children’s Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Working with children and their families:

• Assisting the Director and other staff with the planning, implementation and evaluation of

programs which cater for the physical, social and emotional needs of the children in care.

• Act as a role model and caregiver whilst supervising children at play and during routine

activities.

• Assist with the arrangements of equipment, furniture, toys and consumable materials to

create a safe and stimulating developmental environment for children.

• Maintain appropriate personal, child and environmental hygiene standards.
• Assist with children’s arrivals and departures.
• Share cleaning responsibilities relating to the centre.
• All other duties as directed by the Director of Childcare.

Attend and actively participate in training and meetings as required.

Working with staff:

• Work co-operatively with staff and provide clear communication with team members.
• Maintain a positive and flexible approach to change
• Be punctual and attend staff meetings as directed by the centre Director

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding matters within the service
• Work in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) Act
  2011, Education and Care Services National Regulations (Queensland) 2011, National Quality
  Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and WH&S Act.
  Work in accordance to the Centre’s Policy and Procedure at all time.