Tertiary Student Placement- Early Years

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia Intern Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. Tertiary students are provided with practical work experience opportunities to observe and perform tasks under supervision, to complete the mandatory work placement component of their Early Childhood course. Tertiary students studying toward a qualification in Early Years, can apply for and must outline the placement requirements as set out by the educational provider. The placement will be unpaid. What you’ll be doing: Shadow and gain experience of the day in the life of an Early Childhood educator Be paired with a host supervisor who will guide, mentor and offer constructive feedback Develop respectful and collaborative relationships, engaging with Early Childhood professionals, children and families within the Service Demonstrate positive interactions with children which foster inclusive, secure, and interactive learning environments Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for children Support the growth and development of children in play based indoor/outdoor program Undertake documentation of children’s learning and development Perform activities under supervision, aligned with the course requirements ensuring placement outcomes are met. Student Requirements: Currently studying toward: Certificate 3 in Children’s Services Diploma of Children’s Services Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) or other relevant Early Childhood related qualification Hold a current Working with Children Check Provide a signed Student Placement Agreement including the education provider’s insurance documentation. Agree to act in accordance with Council’s Employee Code of Conduct while undertaking placement. Additional Information Resume: The application will require a resume. Please create and submit a resume sharing some information about yourself including your skills, strengths, work experiences and areas of interest. Placement requirements: The application form will ask details to fulfill the placement requirements. This includes work location, length of placement, age group of children and hours required, consecutive or regular days sought, specific activities or experiences required and what you would like to achieve from participating in work experience at Hume City Council. Why Hume City Council? We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Seniority level Internship Employment type Internship Job function Training and Education Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr