Kindergarten educator
Organisation
Black Rock Pre School Centre Inc.
Closing date
22.07.2024
Primary role
Lunch care relief
Position type
Casual
Location
Black Rock
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Black Rock Pre-School is a non-profit community kindergarten that has a long and proud history of providing quality early childhood education to the local community. Our reputation is based on the strength of our educators and our teaching programs, our strong community connections and our excellent facilities. Our community focus is a core value present throughout the kindergarten’s culture, curriculum and social activities. BRPS provides our children, their families and our educators a genuine and caring kindergarten community, with many lifelong friendships made for both children and parents alike.
Work Days of the Role
Monday and Thursday (occasionally Wednesday)
Hours of Work of the Role
3 hours per day
Description
We are seeking an educator to support our kindergarten program from 12.00-3.00pm on Monday and Thursday (with occasional shifts on other week days). This position has been created as an above-ratio casual support role which is perfect for a recently certified early childhood educator or those keen to be part of our workforce for a few hours each day around other commitments.
This position would appeal to an educator who has a keen interest and experience in providing opportunities for children to connect with the natural environment through outdoor play and beach kindergarten sessions, with additional shifts to support our beach kindergarten program and other excursions.
A friendly and engaging demeanour is a prerequisite, and your uniqueness will be supported. We are interested in hearing about your particular areas of interest and how you would like to enhance our kindergarten program through your involvement.
Qualifications
Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
1. A sound knowledge of child development theory and research, and curriculum approaches including how children learn and how to teach them effectively.
2. Proven ability to establish relationships, built on respect and trust, with the children they teach; to enable effective learning to occur based on the children’s strengths and interests.
3. Proven ability to use a range of teaching practices and resources to engage children in effective learning.
4. The ability to establish positive relationships with parents, colleagues and members of the community and respect their individuality.
5. Demonstrate skills for effective communication and team-work.
6. Proven ability to reflect on, evaluate and improve their professional knowledge and practice through engagement as an ongoing learner.
If this job sounds like a perfect fit for you and you are keen to join the BRPS team, please email your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a copy of your resume to Lisa Lovell, Business & Compliance Manager via [email protected], please include the email subject “Job Application”. Applications may close early, please submit your application as soon as possible
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Lisa Lovell
Email
Application Procedure
Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume via email to [email protected]
