Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Apply a defined philosophical approach to delivery of services to children and to continuously improve services through reflecting on effectiveness of practices Apply criteria to evaluate programs in relation to: short term and long term goals of the program progress of individual children progress of the group of children philosophy and goals of the service cost effectiveness appropriate practice daily programs, weekly programs Gather information and use as a basis for designing and planning programs to address identified needs Organise and coordinate a range of experiences at one time and undertake appropriate evaluation of effectiveness of programs Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate developmentally appropriate routines and programs to foster and enhance children's development State and outline a personal philosophy about children's development through programming which considers theories of child development and learning and social justice and equity In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Demonstrate application of skills in: planning contingency management effective communication with target groups analysis and reflective thinking selecting and administering appropriate assessment and evaluation tools Take into account, use and promote opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues |