Early Childhood Teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader
Organisation
Shine Bright EYM
For Provider
Girgarre Kindergarten
Closing date
22.11.2024
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Casual
Location
Girgarre
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
At Girgarre Community Kindergarten, we provide an inclusive program, through universal access, in close partnership with community and families. We encourage a sense of wellbeing and independence, through developing warm and trusting relationships between educators, children, families and eh wider community. Through play we aim to foster in children a positive self-esteem and develop a real love for learning.
We aim to:
Develop warm and trusting relationships with children to enable them to feel safe, secure and respected. We will continually hold high expectations for every child. We create environments that support, reflect and promote equitable and inclusive behaviours and practices.
Promote the value of play and provide children with opportunities to engage in experiences in their own time. Children need an environment that encourages and allows time to problem solve, explore and investigate new ideas.
Value the input and participation of families at all levels and recognise the importance of their role in each child’s life. We hold a high level of commitment to meeting the needs of the local community and its residents and reflecting this community and associated cultures within our program.
Offer many and varied opportunities for families and children to be involved in decision-making processes within our service, including curriculum related decisions.
Provide experiences which are inclusive and based on success, encouraging skills to be practiced and ensuring time is given for practice to occur.
Focus on play based learning and the idea of enquiry, exploration and investigation. We strive to create a sense of wonder and “hands on” experiences. We ensure learning environments reflect children’s interest and abilities as this encourages them to take control and ownership of their own learning.
(As educators) Be welcoming and encourage the involvement of families and community members. We will communicate honestly with parents/families about their child’s development whilst remaining confidential. We will respect each families level of input.
Consistently embed sustainable practices and knowledge into our everyday practice. Children should be involved, informed and pro-active regarding our impact on the environment,
Create environments indoors and out, the reflect natural environments and spaces. We strive to use recycled, upcycles or second hand items where possible, and furniture made from natural, sustainable materials.
Value and promote outdoor active play for all children, encouraging physical activity and active lifestyles, ensuring the involvement of ALL children.
Promote healthy eating, positive food choices and informed decision making. We recognise the importance of dental care and drinking water
Work Days of the Role
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Hours of Work of the Role
9.00am – 2.00pm
Description
This position is located in: Campaspe
- Permanent-Ongoing Position 23.50 hours per week | Term 1 2025 Start
- Located at Shine Bright Girgarre Kindergarten
- 12 weeks paid leave | VECTEA 2020 Award | Salary Packaging Options
- Supportive inclusive environment
Focus on the real work of being with children and making every moment matter!
About Us
Shine Bright EYM is one of Central and Northern Victorias leading Not for Profit, community based early years education providers. Our vision is to be an organization that champions for children now for a better tomorrow through "The Shine Bright Way". To learn more about Shine Bright, our philosophy or to listen to our podcasts please visit the Shine Bright website.
About the Role
As the Teacher you will provide a high quality Educational program through discussion and critical reflection with your Educational Leader, education team and co educators. You will be able to develop and foster relationships with families to contribute to the decision making of their child's learning and wellbeing
- 23.50 hours per week | Contact: 15.00 hours, Non-Contact: 8.50 hours | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Roster
- Based at our Girgarre Service
- Develop an educational program in line with Regulation 73 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Meet the requirements of the Shine Bright Policies and Procedures along with the Department requirements
- Provide clear goals for teaching and learning to the education team
- Provide expert insight to inspire co-educators to strive for continuous improvement
- Ensure all educators are implementing the educational program and working within the Shine Bright policies and procedures
About You
As a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with a passion for educating children and working in a collaborative environment you will be able to demonstrate your professionalism, flexibility, leadership and how you incorporate First Nations perspectives in your pedagogy practice.
Early Childhood Teaching Qualifications (as approved by ACECQA)
Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration – Early Childhood
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (level 2)
Experience within the early childhood education field
We Offer
- 12 weeks paid leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
- A supportive environment with a dedicated Early Years Advisor for each kindergarten
- Salary packaging options through Smart Salary
- EAP with a dedicated in house Well Being team
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid First Aid (yearly)
- Opportunity for casual shifts, SRF and Professional Development
- Attendance at our annual conference.
To Apply
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Shine Bright is a committed Child Safety Employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Jordan Miller
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