Kindergarten Teacher

We strongly believe that early childhood education is the foundation of a child's future.

We believe every child is unique and has distinctive aptitude, ability and talent.

i9 Education is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all children.

i9 Education is a growing, family ran, privately owned company, with multiple centres throughout Victoria. Our three brands Early Learning Centre brands are Community Kids Haven, The Hive Early Learning Centres and The Fern Early Learning Centres.

We believe in providing holistic education for children, an enjoyable safe and encouraging work environment for educators, investing in, and developing our educators and providing career paths for educators to grow with us.

**Requirements for role**:

- Must hold an approved ECEC qualification (Graduate Diploma, Bachelor of Education or Masters of Education) or an ACECQA assessed equivalent
- Current First Aid qualification including Anaphylaxis and Asthma (support can be provided to obtain this)
- VIT registration (Including provisional)
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework
- KindyHub knowledge an advantage
- Passionate for developing positive learning outcomes for children
- Experience and confidence with written documentation and planning in relation to children's learning and development

**Position Objectives**:

- To implement and guide the planning of an education program that supports a holistic approach to the care and development of children aged from birth to six years of age.
- To work co-operatively and lead other educators, families and early childcare professionals to provide a safe, caring, engaging and stimulating environment for children attending the service.

**What we offer**:

- Ongoing professional development
- Paid monthly team meetings
- Strong support from our highly experienced Operations and Management team
- Career paths - grow with us
- 50% discount on childcare fees for employee and educators
- Exclusive online shopping discounts at selected stores
- Discounted gift card purchases at selected stores
- Cashback opportunities from selected suppliers and stores
- Wellbeing centre
- move, munch, money and mind
- Hall of Educators reward platform
- Employee and Educator peer recognition platform
- Flexible working arrangements
- Annual award function
- Commitment to leadership and development programs

**Flexibility to work Monday to Friday is required.**

**Salary**: $38.00 - $49.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fairfield, VIC 3078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person