Rucha Oza
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience at Ku Children’s Services, adept at implementing the Early Years Learning Framework to foster children's agency and development. Skilled in engaging families through STORY PARK and committed to creating inclusive environments. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with a strong understanding of child care techniques and safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Ku Children’s Services
Bella Vista
02.2015 - Current
- Work with co-educators to plan, implement, assess, and review a high-quality and diverse educational program based on appropriate curriculum frameworks and with reference to the NQS, considering the developmental needs, interests, and abilities of all the children attending the service.
- Designed engaging learning activities for diverse age groups and diverse abilities.
- Implemented curriculum aligned with developmental standards and best practices.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for children and families.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development.
- Actively support every child to participate in the program and ensure that the program promotes children’s agency, choices and influence.
- Work with co educators to deliver effective and valuable documentation of children’s learning in accordance with the centre philosophy and the Learning Outcomes (EYLF).
- Work cooperatively, ethically and respectfully with other educators, and support each other’s professional development.
- Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with children and their families.
- Ensure all practices are in accordance with the NQS and reflect the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service.
- Attend professional development opportunities and network meetings as appropriate or as directed by director/coordinator.
- Working knowledge of the stages of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of children.
- Capability to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate for age groups / stages of development
- Knowledge of health, hygiene and the nutrition need of children.
- Observing children, writing developmental reports and learning stories.
- Be proactive and take a positive approach to children’s learning.
- Have sound programming knowledge and the ability to implement EYLF.
- Communicating effectively with children, families and staff
- Prior to February 2015 – Casual work across different centres in Sydney. These include:
- Active Kids - Flemington
- Randstad Education - on call
- St. Marina Childcare - Parramatta
- Alfred St Childcare - Granville
Education
Diploma - Children’s Services
01.2013
Cert III - Children’s Services
01.2011
Skills
- National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Early Years learning Framework (EYLF)
- Child Protection & Mandatory Reporting
- Workplace Health & Safety issues
- CPR and First Aid Certified and anaphylaxis trained – HLTAID003
- High level of tolerance and deep understanding of child care techniques
- Advanced user of STORY PARK (online e-Portfolios) used for Engaging families and community to record children’s learning experiences
- Munch and Move Trained
- Successfully completed over 30 training courses and Webinars on programming, EYLF, Transition to school, children’s behaviour, sustainability and road safety education (Certificates can be provided during interview)
- Excellent computer skills – use of MS Word, Excel , PowerPoint and internet
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Ku Children’s Services
02.2015 - Current
Diploma - Children’s Services
Cert III - Children’s Services
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