Child Care Educators

Healthmark is seeking to recruit a number of Child Care Educators on a full-time and part-time basis. The selected candidates are expected to carry out various duties.

It is essential, that the candidate is in possession of MQF level 4 (or equivalent) in Childcare which is recognised by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) or is following a course to achieve the same certification.

Role description

• Supervises the children in an inclusive manner, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.


• Provides a service that respects children’s life experiences and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.


• Planning and organizing individual and group activities designed to facilitate the development of children's motor, cooperative and social skills, confidence and understanding


• Promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal conversations and discussions


• Observing children in order to evaluate progress and to detect signs of developmental, emotional or health-related problems


• Takes responsibility for the observation, assessment, monitoring and recordkeeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods so that planning is backed by factual information.


• Communicate regularly with the parents and the Childcare Co-ordinator, both verbally and through the handing over booklet.


• Carries out the necessary basic needs of all service users, which includes: changing nappies, potty training, and feeding (including preparing formulas).


• Ensures that the dietary needs of service users are respected, both in the case of dietary conditions and cultural / religious traditions.


• Decorate living and caring spaces for children and check the safety of the facility.


• Working in partnership with parents / carers.
  
  
  
  • Inform parents about the running of the organisation. Introduce a programme of activities for children
  
  
  • Ensures a warm and welcoming approach to parents / carers who encourage their participation and involvement in the Centre’s activities.
  
  
  • Develops positive relationships with parents / carers and is sensitive to their needs.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Clean police conduct.


• Ideally hold a certification in Basic First Aid and Paediatric First Aid courses, as well as a Food Handling license.


• Experience working with children as a care worker or volunteer or student placement is desirable.

Healthmark Care Services - KMP-95913