Early Childhood Educator – Diploma – 3 & 4 YO Groups

Posted by Donvale Preschool on 06 Nov 2024

Organisation Donvale Preschool
For Provider Donvale Preschool Association
Closing date 20.11.2024
Primary role Diploma Qualified Educator
Position type Part-time
Location Donvale
State VIC
About the Centre/Service At Donvale Preschool our values have emerged from the following key words: play, being, inspire, fun, friends, imagine, explore and investigate. We are looking for an educator who shares these values and our philosophy of providing a safe, secure place for children to explore and develop independently within an environment that fosters happiness, confidence and inclusion. Within a team of highly professional staff and parents, you will work collaboratively to plan and deliver a high quality play based program which is educationally stimulating and adheres to the Early Years Learning Framework, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Framework. We are an Exceeding rated Kindergarten, committed to ongoing learning. Donvale Preschool is a child-safe employer. You will value and encourage family participation and form positive partnerships with children, parents, carers and the broader community. You will also provide support, trust, cooperation, confidentiality and respect amongst staff and families alike. We value and encourage risky play and being in nature and only encourage you to apply if you have a passion for this as we do. Some kinder sessions during 2025 will be bush kinder sessions. For more details about the preschool please visit www.donvalepreschool.org.au
Work Days of the Role 22.75 hours (Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Hours of Work of the Role Contact time is 15 hours per week across three 5 hours sessions, with 3.75 hours non-contact time and 2 x 2 hours lunch cover. Thursday afternoons may comprise additional hours some weeks with staff meetings, training, and Educational Leader meetings.
Description
  • Fixed term contract for 2025, with opportunity for ongoing employment
  • 22.75  hours (Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
  • Enthusiastic and supportive community
  • Role commences term 1 2025
  We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic educator who can help support our existing high quality educational team. To do this, the successful candidate will
  • Assist the Teacher in the provision of a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for the children and families attending the service
  • Plan, prepare and provide a stimulating program for both individual and the group based on their needs, interests and stages of development
  • Assist in working with individual and small groups of children
  • Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
  • Ensure that any child or group of children in the educator's care is adequately supervised, and that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect them from any hazard
  • Commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and adhere to our Code of Conduct
  • Work as a member of a cooperative and professional team
  • Work as team member and manage their own time and tasks and support their coworkers
  • Communicate effectively with children, families, committee members and other staff
  • Be passionate about nature play and being part of our bush kinder program
  • An ongoing commitment to professional development with a willingness to research current theory relating to childhood Education and care (VEYLDF and NQF) current research/innovative practice
  • The ability to contribute to the services Quality Improvement Plan through regular reflection and discussion
  • An inclusive attitude to embedding all cultures into the Program, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
  • The ability to work within a team and contribute to the documentation of children’s learning and development
  • Availability for casual relief work an advantage
  • Experience in delivering Multi-Age programs will be viewed favorably.
 
Qualifications Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA
Requirements VIT Registration
Additional Requirements Mandatory Child Protection Training Compliance Knowledge of and Commitment to National Quality Framework Knowledge of the Early Years Learning and Development Framework Knowledge of Education and Care Services National Law Act and Regulations A strong knowledge and understanding of the New Child Safe Standards 2022 Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply Donvale Preschool is a child safe kindergarten. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Jackie Raine
Email
Application Procedure
We welcome your interest in this role and encourage you to forward your current resume and covering letter to Jackie Raine & Katie Coy at [email protected]  Applications close at  5pm on November 20th 2024. Interviews will be held after this

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