Early Childhood Teacher | Sessional Kindergarten

Posted by Paratea Preschool Inc on 04 Aug 2023

Organisation Paratea Preschool Inc
Closing date 25.08.2023
Primary role Early Childhood Teacher
Position type Part-time
Location Frankston South
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Paratea Preschool is a vibrant not for profit community kindergarten located in natural bushland of Paratea Reserve in Frankston South. Our service is managed by a Parent Committee of Management and offers both 4 year old and 3 year old sessional kindergarten programs for children in our community. We have a team of dedicated staff who work collaboratively providing play based programs inspired by children's needs and interests. The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework underpins our play-based programs, where, within this environment, our Educators will empower and support children’s sense of identity, community, well-being, learning and communication. Our Kindergarten is a Child Safe environment and we support cultural diversity. Our curriculum incorporates indigenous perspectives, music, art, language, sustainability, gender equity, numeracy and literacy. Environmental issues are an integral part of the day-to-day learning as we help children understand their responsibility to their world. Our 3 year old and 4 year old program incorporates a Bush Kinder program (May-Nov) learning on country in the Paratea Reserve that surrounds our kindergarten. Statement of Commitment to Child Safety: We are committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and have zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination or racism. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about a child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities. We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
Work Days of the Role Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours of Work of the Role Max 34 hours
Description Paratea Preschool is seeking a motivated, dynamic Early Childhood Teacher to fulfil a maternity leave position in either 1 or 2 groups. The two groups can be fulfilled by 1 or 2 ECTs, please include your preference for the outlined groups in your cover letter. The ECT position will be in our Nairm, 3 year old group (11.5 hours) and our Tarrang, 4 year old group (22.5 hours). The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about nature based learning and either have experience in Bush Kinder settings or a desire to embrace this unique opportunity in our environment. This position is commencing in Term 1 2024, with the potential for ongoing work in 2025 subject to performance and service viability. Nairm Group attends Monday and Wednesday; 7 hours contact and 4.5 hours non-contact time. Tarrang Group attends Tuesday and Thursday; 15 hours contact and 7.5 hours non- contact time. The successful candidate must:
  1. Have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree and hold a VIT full registration or be provisionally registered.
  2. Strong understanding of the VELDYF, Educational and Care National Law and Regulations, and the NQF/NQS
  3. Ensure a safe environment for the children and staff
  4. Work professionally and collaboratively with Committee of Management, Management and Staff and Co-Educators of program
  5. Develop, implement daily routines
  6. Ensure the Policies, Procedures and Regulations of the service are understood and adhered to
  7. Liaise with families/carers as appropriate
  8. Hold current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training and qualifications
  9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  10. Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about Early Childhood Education.
We encourage candidates who wish to work in a supportive, diverse and dynamic environment to apply and attach a cover letter, resume and contact details of three current referees. If you would like to know more please contact Emily Ahrens on [email protected] http://www.parateapreschool.com.au
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • VIT
  • First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Requirements VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Emily Ahrens
Email
Application Procedure
Attach cover letter, CV and details of 3 current referees via email.

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