EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER – 3YO (Maternity Leave Position)

Posted by Yarraleen Preschool Inc on 25 Sep 2024

Organisation Yarraleen Preschool Inc
Closing date 28.11.2024
Primary role Early Childhood Teacher
Position type Fixed-Term-Contract
Location Bulleen
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Yarraleen Preschool is a community-operated kindergarten, proudly serving families since 1975. Managed by a volunteer Committee of Management and supported by a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff, we offer both sessional programs for three-year-old and four-year-old children. Our goal is to deliver innovative and progressive programs within a nurturing and safe environment. As a child-safe organisation, Yarraleen Preschool remains fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
Work Days of the Role Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Hours of Work of the Role 20
Description We are seeking an Early Childhood teacher to fill a maternity leave position in our 3-year-old group, starting in January 2025.  This position is for Terms 1 and 2 only.    This role involves planning and implementing an engaging developmentally appropriate educational program. The Ideal Candidate will have:
  • A sound understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education.
  • Create and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters growth
  • Observe, document and assess children’s development, learning and progress
  • Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate and engaging educational activities in collaboration with the 4-year-old teacher.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, the committee of management (employer), families, other staff and professionals.
  • The ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Attend staff meetings as required to ensure effective team collaboration and communication
Qualifications Experience in sessional kinder preferred but not essential
Requirements VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award Other
Salary Other VECA 2020

Contact Name
Lisa Novak
Application Procedure
Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]

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