Expression of interest Casual Learning Facilitators in ADELAIDE, South Australia for sale

POSITION DESCRIPTION Learning Facilitator Location AEIOU Service Essential Minimum Cert III Children s Services Qualification(s) Diploma Children s Services (desirable) or studying towards one of these Tenure and Status Permanent fixed term Essential licence(s) Ability to obtain Positive Blue card Full time or Part time Current first aid CPR asthma & anaphylaxis if Diploma qualified Supervisor s Certificate Classification Award EBA Probationary Period months Position 2 x uniform shirts Annual Leave 5 weeks resources Delegation of Early Childhood Authorities in your Early Childhood Teacher Room Leader Duties Teacher Room leader absence Centre Manager Centre Manager AEIOU Foundation The AEIOU Foundation is a not for profit organisation and one of Australia s leading providers of full time and part time early intervention for children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder who are aged 2 to 6 years AEIOU provides the only service of its kind in Queensland delivering a curriculum which has been specifically developed to meet the individual needs and strengths of each child At AEIOU children are supported by a range of professionals including skilled learning facilitators early childhood teachers speech pathologists and occupational therapists The program is also supported by a dedicated research and psychology team AEIOU is recognised for delivering a high quality curriculum with a program based on evidence based practices The Foundation also works with the broader community to raise awareness and improve service delivery To enhance For AEIOU to be the lives of recognised as the Action children with leading provider of autism and quality early their families intervention learning Excellenc through early for children with intervention autism and to ensure learning along that every child is Integrity with practical provided with the and caring maximum support opportunity to reach Outcome their potential Unity Our Mission Our Vision Our Values Reporting Relationships Centre manager Early Childhood Speech Occupational Behaviour Teacher AS Room Pathologist Therapist Therapist Leader Learning Facilitator Other key relationships include the wider AEIOU team children parents families and carers Position Purpose The role of Learning Facilitator is to assist with the implementation of a high quality intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorder under the guidance of teachers and allied professionals responding to the individual strengths and interests of children and families Position Responsibilities To work as a team member to provide a safe and To provide personal care (eg toileting nappy stimulating environment for children s learning changing and feeding) for children in accordance development and care with regulations To contribute to the classroom organisation including the production Contribute to an atmosphere of trust and professional respect through an attitude of organisation and maintenance of appropriate curricular and teaching materials openness tolerance constructive conflict resolution processes and maintenance of Maintain a professional approach to work which confidentiality reflects the centre s philosophy policies and procedures and ensures confidentiality in all To support the teaching staff with curriculum planning and behaviour strategies including aspects of the centre operations using agreed intervention techniques Ensure that standards required by state regulations and national accreditation standards To work as part of a team to generate an are adhered environment that meets the individual needs of the individualised emotional social intellectual To carry out duties as per daily rosters and and physical needs of the children in the centre routines Acknowledge families as a valuable resource and To participate in meetings develop positive relationships with them based To undertake appropriate professional on mutual respect and open communication development To understand and respect parents and children To contribute to the review and continuous with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds improvement activities of the organisation to ensure that diversity is valued by the centre To contribute to the running of the centres To contribute to arranging and maintaining the housekeeping and WHS indoor outdoor play areas in a visually To demonstrate efficiency and high work ethic stimulating safe and hygienic condition To view performance competencies click here To be able to complete administrative and auditing tasks To document observations collect data and follow plans relating to children s behaviour and individual plans Learning Facilitator Last update 10 October 2012 Page 2 of 4 Organisational Responsibilities To comply with all AEIOU policies and procedures A commitment to work as an effective team at all times member A commitment to meeting and exceeding To assist team members in understanding and customer expectations responding to challenges change and conflict To adopt and embrace the organisation s values To ensure that all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner To recognise and acknowledge the constraints that affect AEIOU and assist in making in To follow and practice correct fire and emergency necessary changes evacuation procedures Consider Workplace Health & Safety at the service To ensure the environment is kept in a safe and hygienic state at all times at all times To promote AEIOU to the local and wider communities Key Selection Criteria Experience in working with children with Autism Working knowledge of National Quality Standards Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferable or and Human Services Quality Framework and willingness to learn ASD specific techniques standards A developing understanding of theories of early Knowledge and understanding of the EYLF and childhood development Queensland Kindergarten guidelines A developing An ability to document observations collect understanding of the provision of safe well planned indoor and outdoor learning data and follow plans relating to children s environments behaviour and development Working knowledge of legislation that regulates An ability to work as an effective team member to long day care services and to support the teacher and allied health professionals Well developed interpersonal oral and written communication skills Learning Facilitator Last update 10 October 2012 Page of 4