Educational
Program & Practice Key Tasks:

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ensure Little Moppets Early Education and Care Centre facilitates a
play-based learning environment and develops learning programs responsive to
children’s ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners

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work with the Educational Leader to implement the successful
planning, implementation and reflection of a program for the service that is
reflective of an approved learning framework; the Early Years Learning
Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP)

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ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the approved
learning framework (EYLF or MTOP) to help children develop:

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a strong sense of their identity

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connections with their world

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strong sense of wellbeing

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confidence and involvement in their learning; and

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effective communication skills

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assist in the collection, recording and
evaluation of children’s records and observations, as required under the
National Quality Standard and regulatory authority and ensure all educators
within the service comply with these requirements

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implement inclusive practice and lead an environment which honours
diversity

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be proactive in ensuring currency in best early childhood practice

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in collaboration with the Director/
Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader contribute to the development,
implementation and update of the Quality Improvement Plan for the service,

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develop an educational program based on knowledge of each
individual child

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ensure the documentation of children’s developmental needs,
interests, experiences and participation in the educational program in a
variety of ways

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ensure the assessment of children’s developmental progress against
the learning outcomes, establishing further learning goals

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work with children, families and educators and staff to achieve
optimal learning and developmental outcomes

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in conjunction with the Educational Leader, make curriculum
decisions that uphold all children’s rights in consultation with relevant
stakeholders; children, families, educators/ staff and management

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ensure the assessment and planning cycle to design programs that
enhance and extend each child’s learning and development. This includes
observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and
reflection.

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provide mentorship to educators/ staff within your team to support
children’s learning through investigation and projects; and

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in collaboration with the Educational Leader provide supervision
to educators and staff to critically reflect on all aspects of the educational
program, suggest improvements and continue to evolve as an educator and staff.