Yongala Preschool is a well-resourced, community-run preschool in Balwyn, offering a warm, inclusive and family-centred environment. Our spacious, light-filled indoor spaces and natural, well-shaded outdoor play areas provide children with inspiring opportunities to learn through play. We offer sessional three-year-old and four-year-old preschool programs, guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Our dedicated and highly skilled team is committed to providing meaningful learning experiences that support every child’s development, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Proud of our Exceeding rating, we are committed to maintaining high standards of practice and continuous improvement. Child safety is central to everything we do, with robust policies and procedures and a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and respected. An exciting ongoing opportunity is available for a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our three-year-old program in 2027, initially to cover parental leave, with the possibility of extension beyond 1.5 years.

Work Days of the Role

Monday

Wednesday

Hours of Work of the Role

14.25 hours per week with 9.5 contact and 4.75 non contact

Description

Qualifications

Requirements

VIT Registration

First Aid

Anaphylaxis Training

Additional Requirements

**Child Safety, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity. Yongala Preschool is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children.** We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to providing a child-safe environment where every child feels respected, valued, safe and protected from harm, neglect and abuse. All employees are expected to actively contribute to and uphold our child-safe culture and comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, relevant legislation and our child safety policies, procedures and Code of Conduct. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds and experiences. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment and child safety screening requirements.

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name

Pauline Daly

[email protected]

Phone Number

0398174939

Application Procedure

Please send your resume, cover letter and professional referee contacts to: [email protected]

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