EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER – 3YO (Maternity Leave Position)
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
Email
Application Procedure
Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]