Child Development Worker
Core
Coordinate planning, implementation, and review of culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for young children (0-6yrs) to support their social skills, independence, and school transition.
Role type
Child Development Worker (Early Childhood Education)
Builds
Weekly playgroup sessions and support programs for children and families
Domain
Early childhood education and child development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Early childhood program experience, group facilitation, family engagement, knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework, data collection and reporting, cultural competency
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or CALD communities, ability to work on feet
Responsibilities
Planning and facilitating weekly playgroup sessions, identifying and addressing physical/social/emotional/educational needs, providing support and referrals to parents, supporting process monitoring and data collection
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC