Early Childhood Mentor

Early Childhood Mentor / Trainer & Assessor First Door is growing and we're looking for an inspiring and supportive Mentor / Trainer and Assessor to join our team, that is based on the south side of Brisbane. Our area for regular service visits ranges from Springwood / south side to Gold Coast and a mileage allowance is provided. If this role sounds like you and if people can see, hear and feel your passion, we want to talk with you We value dedication for making great things happen in the Early Childhood profession. We commit to quality improvement and professional growth. Supporting and inspiring educators to become their professional best fills us with purpose and joy. First Door operates and plans from our values. Our team is strengths-based and empowering and we are supportive, transparent, collaborative with a great teamwork ethos. This part time role will commence in January Starting on 25 hours per week. As your student numbers increase, your employment is expected to increase to full time. Role Overview The Early Childhood mentor and assessor role provides a positive and helpful professional learning student experience that supports our Early Childhood students' successful onboarding and course progress. The role requires emotional intelligence and excellent communication in responding and following up to student enquiries, mentoring and assessment to create a successful learning experience. We operate according to First Door’s team charter, code of conduct, and policies to support the business objectives of First Door to achieve its vision. Responsibilities Welcome new Early Childhood students following the enrolment process Mentor a growing group of 40+ south side students, including service visits in Gold Coast area and provide study support by phone, online meetings and email Assess Early Childhood students practical skills and knowledge in practice in mentoring meetings Assess and provide feedback on their online assessment using our student portal Facilitate strength-related services / projects (e.g., being a Practice Coach at services that have purchased our Team Learning packages and want additional support to implement into team practice, or facilitate services such as Educational Leader Mentorship) Contribute to continuous improvement of First Door, in projects and at team meetings Support growth of First Door, using personal strengths by actively seeking opportunities to promote First Door and collaborate on projects with the Company Director to support the growth of First Door services Knowledge / Experience Required Experienced educator or Early Childhood Teacher in leading quality improvement in an Early Childhood Education and Care service(s) Experienced mentor and coach, supporting educators’ professional growth and skill development Experience communicating with educators / Early Childhood students, service leaders and external stakeholders Experienced advocate for quality Early Childhood Education and Care, with a positive reputation in the profession Student administration experience with technology competence, e.g., using MSTeams, Excel and student management software Knowledge of the training and assessment compliance requirements in ASQA’s Standards for RTOs Qualifications Required TAE – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Release 4) and required additional units, or TAE401L6, or its successor. Completion of CHC – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or higher, and/or relevant and current experience in Early Childhood Education and Care with superseded CHC or Diploma of ECEC qualification. Currency with evidence of professional readings and learning, relating to current sector research and trends. How to Apply To apply, please email me with: your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to meet the above criteria a cover letter (or short video) that tells me why you fit this role I'm looking forward to seeing how you can help us to make this world a better place. Andrea Isitt, Company Director #J-18808-Ljbffr