Educator – Cert III or Diploma Qualified
Organisation
Beechworth Kindergarten Inc
Closing date
31.07.2024
Primary role
Other
Position type
Casual
Location
Beechworth
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Beechworth Kindergarten is a small, independent, volunteer-committee lead service that has offered sessional kindergarten programs for 3 and 4 year olds in Beechworth and the surrounding region for almost 60 years.
Description
OVERVIEW
Position: Early Childhood Educator
Location: Beechworth Kindergarten
Contract Type: Casual
Period of Employment: Commences 15th July, 2024 and concludes 31st December, 2024 (Terms 3-4 duration in total)
Pay Grade: Classification under VECTEA 2020 (or 2024 once confirmed)
Hours: 15hrs/wk consisting of:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Early childhood educators at Beechworth Kindergarten facilitate the implementation of an approved learning framework (lead by the teacher), and support children's wellbeing, learning, engagement and development.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- 12 teaching hours and
- 3 non-teaching hours
Day | Start time | Finish time | Session times | Non-teaching times | Meal break time |
Monday | 8:30 | 16:00 | 6hrs | 1hr | 0.5hr |
Friday | 8:30 | 16:00 | 6hrs | 1hr | 0.5hr |
- Facilitate the delivery of high quality early childhood education in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years and Learning Framework (VEYLF)
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, adaptable and supportive learning environment that is inclusive, respectful and flexible to the diverse needs of individuals
- Use current research and innovative practice to stimulate, engage and enhance children’s learning and development, including supporting the children to be active participants in their own learning
- Deliver a program that reflects the natural environment and promotes sustainability
- Maintain knowledge of individual children and learning styles so that approaches can be differentiated to meet the complex needs of children from a range of backgrounds and abilities
- Report to the Teacher (nominated person in charge), Educational Leader and Committee of Management
- Collaborate closely with the Educational Leader and all members of the teaching staff
- Participate in continuing professional development
- Build strong and trusting relationships with students, staff and families; including demonstrating transparent, effective and efficient communication
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct
- Enthusiasm for education, play and discovery
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive and collaborative mindset
- Student engagement/classroom presence
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact Details of Two Referees
- Copies of current VIT registration, WWC, First Aid Certificate
Qualifications
Either Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)