Fixed-Term Parental Leave Position, 4-Year-Old

Fixed-Term Parental Leave Position, 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher

Posted by Elwood Childrens centre on 21 Oct 2024

• Organisation

Elwood Childrens centre

For Provider

Elwood Childrens centre

Closing date

22.11.2024

Primary role

Early Childhood Teacher

Position type

Full-time

Location

ELWOOD

State

About the Centre / Service

The Elwood Children's Centre is a quaint 39-place community-run centre with incorporated 3 and 4-year-old funded kindergarten programs. We are not-for-profit and prioritise small group sizes and play-based learning programs. We value play-based learning and provide non-rushed, open-ended programs with an emphasis on natural and recycled play materials. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and encourage important life skills such as independence and problem-solving.

Work Days of the Role

Mon-Fri

Hours of Work of the Role

8hrs per day

Description

A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Kindergarten Teacher to join our small, highly motivated and cohesive team. We are offering a full-time, fixed-term position, starting 6th January 2025 and ending on the 19th of December 2025. The role will be for our 4-Year-Old Kinder program with a maximum of 14 children per day. You will be supported by a qualified and motivated co-educator, with

6hrs of planning each week

You will be required to work a rotating roster between the hours of 7 : 15am - 6 : 00pm. Prior experience in early childhood education, and an ability to confidently implement planning and documentation requirements is a must. You will be required to complete School Transition Statements during term 4 for the children who will be Commencing school the following year. Staff meetings are currently held one evening per month, in which attendance is required.

You will be employed under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 with excellent working conditions, opportunities for professional development, generous planning time, and direct support from our Educational Leader. You will also be supported by a parent-run Committee of Management.

Including :

Monthly RDO

Generous weekly above ratio programming time

Working above ratio

2 personal development days per year

Working for a not-for-profit organisation

Qualifications

In order to apply, you

MUST

hold the following :

Current Working with Children Check_

Current first aid qualifications_

Requirements

VIT Registration

Industrial Agreement / Award

Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010