Early Childhood Teacher – Sessional Kindergarten
Organisation
Dromana Preschool Inc
For Provider
Dromana Preschool
Closing date
29.11.2024
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Part-time
Location
Dromana
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Dromana Pre-School is a popular centre that provides high-quality early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-old children in a safe, community-based, family-focused environment.
Nestled in the quiet streets of Dromana, we offer a sessional kindergarten format facilitated by highly qualified teachers and educators. Our programs are designed to support children in developing a love of learning in safe, nurturing surroundings.
Our preschool prides itself on our inclusive policies and ability to cater to the changing needs of every student. Recently we were rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards.
This year (2024) we are in the process of finishing the construction of our second room. Next year, with the growth from a one room to a two room service, we will be expanding from offering three sessional groups (2 x 4 year old and 1 x 3 year old group) in one space to offering four sessional groups (2 x 4 year old groups and 2 x 3 year old groups) across two spaces.
Work Days of the Role
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Hours of Work of the Role
22.5 hours per week
Description
Dromana Preschool is seeking a passionate, experienced, permanent part-time Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher - Sessional Kindergarten to join our team in Term 1 2025.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Quality Standards to implement a nurturing and educational play-based program for the children in the 4yo group. The successful applicant will be working alongside two educators in the group. The successful applicant will:
- Be enthusiastic and committed to the children, families, and ongoing success of our service
- Be passionate about Early Childhood Education and Care
- Have a strong understanding of how children learn
- Be respectful to all members of our kindergarten community
- Have the ability to plan for individual and group learning, including adapting programs for a range of abilities and interests
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Demonstrate a collaborative approach to developing a curriculum with other educators in your team
- Be able to collaborate and listen within the team and share knowledge and use reflective practices daily
- Able to form strong and rewarding relationships with the children and work in partnership with families, team, management and the community
- Conduct themselves professionally at all times according to relevant Laws, Acts and regulations
- Report to the Committee of Management
Qualifications
ACECQA approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Additional Requirements
Child Protection/mandatory reporting training and an understanding of the Child Safe Standards Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills Time management skills Please note: Interviews may occur following receipt of application due to time constraints.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Sarah Cottrill
Email