Charlotte Bowley: registered early childhood teacher, group leader, director, writer, lecturer, workshop presenter, QCOSS trainer, program officer and service support officer (Office for Children), TAFE teacher, project manager, playgroup coordinator and family day care coordinator.
These are the many positions I have experienced in my 22 years as an early childhood educator.
I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to engage in both hands on and office aspects of the early childhood sector. Perhaps the greatest time of real learning and growth for me as a professional was when working in the "Office for Children" (now OECEC) overseeing the compliance of children's services with the QLD Act & Regulations. In this role I also provided advice on legislation to children's services and to government ministers relating to change and improvement.
My passion for children's rights also led me to project manage the development of two 40min training DVD's for the Department of Child Safety, these were training tools used with potential Foster Carers, one of these specifically for indigenous Foster Carers.
After two years of maternity leave I returned to part time work and again a hands-on role as a Playgroup Coordinator/ TAFE teacher. This gave me the opportunity to not only be observing, planning and interacting with children but to also be role modelling quality practice to students; as well as interacting with families who participated in the service.
Being back in a hands-on role has renewed my belief that all children deserve the highest quality care and education and educators that are passionate about providing environments that reflect this belief.
My current role as a Family Day Care Coordinator has me supporting and mentoring educators whose service is delivered within their own home.
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