Diploma Qualified – Co-Educator

Sunrise Kindergarten and Long daycare are looking for a skilled, motivated, caring and enthusiastic person to work us, we run an Integrated Kindergarten Program Long daycare. We have been established since 1994.

Sunrise Kindergarten & Long day care provides a kinder and childcare program for children from 3 to 5 years of age with a max of 22 children per day.

The center is situated in North Fitzroy, close to public transport.

Sunrise preschool follows a Neo-Humanist Philosophy, which fosters meditation & yoga for children and staff. We are lucky enough to explore our local parklands daily, by going on 2-3 hour adventures.

Recognizing the effect of diet on mind and behavior as well as on the growth of the body we are a vegetarian Centre, no egg, mushroom, garlic, onion.

Start: ASAP 2019

Sunrise Preschool and long day care are seeking applications for Qualified Co- Educator to embrace working in a team and alongside  Teachers and Room Leaders in our Integrated Kindergarten program and long day care setting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about child’s development, ages 3-5 years and bring fresh and innovative ideas to the program.

For this role we also expect you will have:

• An ECEC Diploma qualification or equivalent as approved by ACECQA
• 12 months’ experience (preferred) working in an early childhood setting
• Practical working knowledge and application of the NQF, EYLF, and VEYLDF
• Demonstrated ability to implement programs that are inclusive and responsive to the interests, strengths and learning needs of individual children
• Proven ability to engage in critical reflection on your performance and practice
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team.
• Who is committed
• With good communication skills, warm and welcoming capable to build relationships with the children and the families of our community.
• Part of our philosophy is nurturing each child’s socially and emotionally, we do this through the practice of Yoga and meditation.
• Is enthusiastic about working closely with a team of educators, families, key workers and specialists.
• Promote and role model sustainability, inclusive The play-based approach to children and families on a day-to-day basis, as planned and directed by the Early Childhood Teacher and is accountable to the Committee of Management for all employment matters.
• Permanent working Visa

Please go to our website www.sunrisepreschool.vic.edu.au to broaden your understanding of this unique preschool.

We want to hear from you!

Please provide:

• a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria and
• your resume.
• ACECQA approved early childhood qualification Certificate III,
• Qualifications and/or experience in special education;
• Current working with children check
• National Police Check
• Child protection training;
• Demonstrated experience working with children with special needs in an early childhood setting;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum one year experience working support for the inclusion of children.
• To be eligible for employment you must have appropriate Australian or New Zealand work rights.

National Police Check