Early Childhood Italian Language Teacher/Educator
Organisation
Vista Valley (Bulleen) Kindergarten Assoc Inc.
Closing date
22.03.2019
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Part-time
Location
Bulleen
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Non-profit kindergarten based in Bulleen providing high quality early childhood education. The kindergarten is run by parent Committee of Management. There are two groups, one 3 year old group of 2 staff and 20 children, and one 4 year old group of 2 staff and 22 children. The language program will be provided to the 4 year old group.
Work Days of the Role
Flexible - Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday
Hours of Work of the Role
4.5 hours/week (3 hours contact time, 1.5 hours non contact)
Description
Commencing in term 2 in 2019, Vista Valley Kindergarten will deliver the Early Childhood Language Program (an initiative of the Victorian Department of Education and Training) in Italian over four years. The Early Childhood Language Program will be introduced into around 160 early childhood services offering a state funded kindergarten for children in the year before school. As part of this program, children across Victoria will be given the opportunity to learn one of 16 different languages for part of their kindergarten program. In partnership with existing staff, the Early Childhood Language Teacher/Educator will be responsible for the delivery of the language programs. The Early Childhood Language Program will be delivered in accordance with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and children will be encouraged to learn through play, exploration and problem-solving in another language. Vista Valley Kindergarten is currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the position of Early Childhood Language Teacher/ Educator. The successful applicant will work closely with existing staff to support aspects of the education program in Italian. The language teacher/ educator will receive dedicated time for planning to support program delivery.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Qualifications and experience in early childhood (Early Childhood Teacher preferred)
• Excellent early childhood practice and pedagogy
• Tertiary language qualification is preferred or native fluent Italian language skills. If you don't hold a language qualification, you will be required to pass a 'Statement of Equivalence'.
• A solid understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with existing early childhood staff in the kindergarten program to plan and deliver the language program
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning to further develop skills, expertise and teaching capacity. The appointed candidate will be offered professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
• Qualifications and experience in early childhood (Early Childhood Teacher preferred)
• Tertiary language qualification is preferred or native fluent Italian language skills. If you don't hold a language qualification, you will be required to pass a 'Statement of Equivalence'.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2016 (VECTEA)
