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Children's Playgroup and Program Assistant

Location
Mernda
Days
1-3 times per week
Who will you work with?
Children and families
Contact us for more info
volunteer@bsl.org.au

BSL and GoodStart Early Learning have partnered to develop new Children and Family Centers across outer Melbourne.
The first of these, the Jindi Family and Community Centre, opened in January 2015.

As a Children’s Playgroup and Program Assistant, you will build positive relationships with the local families and children by helping the Jindi team run a weekly session. You will also have the opportunity to develop and facilitate parts of the session’s themed activities, including running story time, with the guidance of the Jindi team.

When will I volunteer?

Weekdays, as agreed.

Location:
Mernda

What will I do?

  • Attend the Early Years playgroups or programs
  • Welcome families and children into the hall and encourage them to explore the activities and play areas.
  • Connect with the children and caregivers.
  • Assist the Jindi team in-session. Tasks involve making sure the activity areas are neat and appealing for children to play and the session runs smoothy.
  • Help with manual handling tasks in setting up and packing up of the toys/activities before and after each session.
  • Debrief with playgroup or program practitioner after the session
  • Have the opportunity to develop and facilitate a child’s activity or story time, with the guidance of the Jindi team.
  • Attend / participate in any role-specific training requirements
  • Collaborate with the team to create a positive team environment, free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
  • Perform all tasks in accordance with BSL health and safety requirements

Depending on your experience, skills and training, your supervisor might ask you to undertake other tasks relevant to this role's purpose.
All role-specific training will be provided by BSL.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience or ability to work in a vibrant and busy group setting
  • Ability to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds and support them from a strengths-based perspective
  • Understanding of early childhood development.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in building positive and trust- based relationships with children
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
  • Understanding of and empathy with the values of BSL and Goodstart.



How do I apply?

1. Understand if you’re eligible

Check whether you meet the selection criteria by looking at the list above and reading through the Children's Playgroup and Program Assistant Role Description

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome the unique contributions of all people. We embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, gender identity and people with disabilities to ensure our workforce is representative of the community that we work within.

We embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contribution to our organisation.

2. Submit your application

Already a BSL Volunteer and want to apply?

Send a resume to volunteer@bsl.org.au to register your interest.

New to BSL? Apply here: : http://bttr.im/bai3v

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