Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool is a vibrant, inclusive community kindergarten providing a quality Montessori kindergarten program to 3 and 4 year old’s in the Macedon Ranges, Victoria. Established in 1985, Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool is a vibrant, not-for-profit, sessional kinder. We attract families from multiple shires across North Western and Central Victoria. The kinder runs sessions from Mon – Fri each week and we have approx. 40 places, 22 children max attending a day. Our kindergarten provides a holistic educational program that is structured around the Montessori pillars, and which aligns with and is governed by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Our curriculum is Montessori based and incorporates the EYLF. We are committed to the true Montessori approach and adhere to the principles and practices of a Montessori education and our focus is on supporting and extending the children’s interests and strengths to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for a lifetime of learning. Our teachers and team of educators are experienced, enthusiastic, and committed to our children, Montessori programs and the ongoing success of our kindergarten. As a kindergarten we are committed to providing a child safe environment and all staff must demonstrate their ongoing responsibility to ensuring child safety.

Work Days of the Role

Weekdays

Hours of Work of the Role

15-30

Description

Qualifications

Requirements

VIT Registration

First Aid

Anaphylaxis Training

Additional Requirements

Key Selection Criteria: 1:.Experience working in an Early Years educational service as a Teacher, with a proven ability in all areas of curriculum development, team leadership and management of staff. 2:Understanding of and ability to implement sound human resources policies and practices relating to OH&S and staff development, including the day-to-day management of staff, in line with Centre policies. 3: Experience with NQS Assessment and Ratings and understanding of the NQS and related regulatory standards and requirements 4: Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all staff, parents, and the broader community to focus on children’s learning, wellbeing and engagement. 5: Ability to take on the role of Nominated Supervisor

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name

Helen Critchley

[email protected]

Phone Number

0417374643

Application Procedure

Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description) Current resume (no more than 3 pages) Brief responses to the Key Selection Criteria (1 Page, no more than approx. 500 words).

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