Jane Downer
Early childhood educator
Bayswater ,WA
Summary
With a solid 20-year career in the child care industry, my goal is to continue making a positive impact in this field. As a dedicated child care worker/educator, I actively seek a full-time position to utilize my skills and experience to their fullest potential. I pride myself on flexibility, being open to different work arrangements and shifts, whether weekdays, weekends, or after-hours. I am available and committed to providing exceptional care and education for children aged from infancy to six years old. Punctuality and a strong work ethic define me, and my passion for nurturing young minds drives me to excel in this rewarding profession.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Mt Lawley Childcare Centre
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Childcare Educator
Morley Early Learning Centre
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Child Care Worker/Educator
Marjorie Mann Lawley Child Care Centre
11.2009 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Not-for-profit centre inspired by Reggio Emilia pedagogy
- Working as a diploma qualified Educator
- Extensive experience in EYLF curriculum (10 years)
- Working to NQS guidelines
- Working in baby, toddler and kindy rooms
- Being involved in the development and implementation of programs
- Evaluating programs
- Writing portfolio entries using Word
- Some administration experience, including: data management, collecting and managing parents' details
- Fill-in Cook, involving: preparing three meals, serving food and setting up trolley for the rooms, catering for children with allergies and food intolerances, liaising with room leaders regarding their needs, ordering food and liaising with suppliers
- Ensuring all safety and hygiene procedures were adhered to
- Not-for-profit centre inspired by Reggio Emilia pedagogy
Child Care Worker
Mulberry Tree Child Care Centre
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Working in baby, toddler and kindy rooms
- Similar duties as above
- Received the Child Care of the Year Award for the centre
Child Care Worker
Salisbury Child Care
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Gained some experience in after school care
Education
Diploma of Child Services -
Skills
- Genuine interest in working with children of all ages
- Ability to develop and implement programs
- Able to organise and coordinate age-appropriate activities (art, play areas, etc)
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Able to build strong relationships with parents and families by working closely with them regarding the children's needs and development
- Caring and compassionate approach to children's needs
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Strong focus on safety and hygiene procedures
- Adherence to centre policies and procedures
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work in fast-paced and changing environments
Additionalreferences
Lou Farber
Mt Lawley CCC 0401615368
Qualificationsandeducation
- Diploma of Child Services
- Reggio Emilia Australia Training
- Induction Child Protection Online Training
- ASCIA Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Training Program for Child Care Service
- Section 111 Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012
- Nominated Supervisor Certificate
- Autism and Early Learning and Care Setting Certificate
- Child Protection Training (Building a Protective Environment for Children)
- Certificate of Attendance (Conversation with Carla Rinaldi)
- First Aid Certificate including CPR
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- First Attack Firefighting Equipment Training
- Critical Reflections Training
- Working with Children Check, 10/20/19
Certification
Diploma in Early Years Care and Education
Current WWCC
Current First Aid in a Childcare Setting
Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Driving licence
Current Food Handler's Cert
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Mt Lawley Childcare Centre
08.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator
Morley Early Learning Centre
04.2018 - 08.2024
Child Care Worker/Educator
Marjorie Mann Lawley Child Care Centre
11.2009 - 06.2018
Child Care Worker
Mulberry Tree Child Care Centre
03.2008 - 10.2009
Child Care Worker
Salisbury Child Care
01.2004 - 01.2008
Diploma of Child Services -
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