Kindergarten Teacher – for 2024 (Maternity Leave Position)
Organisation
Kororoit Creek Primary School and Kindergarten
For Provider
Kororoit Creek Primary School
Closing date
18.11.2023
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Part-time
Location
Burnside Heights
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
We are a recognised provider of the International Baccalaureate curriculum at our Kindergarten and School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from 3 year-old Kindergarten to Year 6 at Kororoit Creek Primary School.
We offer a play-based program that supports learning and inquiry through play in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Our program focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer in the kindergarten and within the wider global community. Alongside the PYP, we use the Victorian Early Years development Framework to create a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.
Kororoit Creek Kindergarten is committed to Child Safe Standards.
Kororoit Creek Kindergarten forms an integral part of the Kororoit Creek Primary School hub. The educators carefully link their planning with the school’s Programme of Inquiry, and track children’s learning using Learning outcomes. Whilst the Kindergarten is run in partnership with the Melton City Council and is funded by the Department of Education and Training, it is managed by the Kinder Centre Director and the Principal of Kororoit Creek Primary School.
Work Days of the Role
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
24.5 hours a week
Description
This position is for our 3 YO group which runs on on Wednesday and Friday making it 15 hours a week. The hours will be -
Wednesday - 8:00 to 4:30 pm
Thursday - 8:30 - 4:00
Friday - 8:00 to 4:30 pm
The group has 33 children and the teacher will work alongside 2 diploma qualified experienced educators
Kororoit Creek Kindergarten is seeking a nurturing and knowledgeable Early Childhood Teacher, starting from 27th Jan 2024 to work in our outstanding, well-equipped kindergarten. This is a maternity leave position for the whole year, with the potential of an extension.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Curriculum Excellence: Develop and implement a high-quality child-centric educational program based on relevant curriculum frameworks.
Regulatory Proficiency: Demonstrate knowledge of National Quality Standards (NQS) and Child Safe Standards.
Effective Collaboration: Display excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with families and working cooperatively within a collaborative team.
Professionalism: Operate in a professional manner in accordance with National Regulations, service policies, and the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Passion for Education: Be dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence in early childhood education.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
Training in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) will be provided to the successful applicant, ensuring your continued professional development.
If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and believe in the power of inquiry-based education, we invite you to apply for this exciting Early Childhood Teacher position.
To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your resume, to [email protected]
Qualifications
Bachelors of Early Childhood or Equivalent.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Rachel Elkins
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