Nominated Supervisor

ECMS’ philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 27 years and are one of Victoria’s largest Early Years Managers - through 60 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Nominated Supervisor and Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Patterson Lakes Kindergarten. At Patterson Lakes Kindergarten deliver a varied, innovative, play-based program that has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard. We provides every child with the time and space to play, learn and thrive Our Kindergarten programs are facilitated by fully qualified, experienced, caring and committed staff with opportunities for parental, family and community involvement

This position is working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Session times Monday and Wednesdays 8.30 - 4.00pm. Total hours of 27.5hrs per week.

**What will you do?**
- Develop a high-quality educational program for the 4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and Educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children
- Work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school
- Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis
- Build strong collaborative relationships with parents, families, Educators and the local community to provide an inclusive and enriching play-based learning program for children
- Be a pedagogical leader who can help strengthen a solid philosophy around the ECMS and service name community values and beliefs
- Be supported by the Area Manager with the day-to-day operations and by Child Safety Compliance Advisors

**More about you**
- A Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
- Current VIT registration
- Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate
- Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards

**What’s in it for you?**
- Paid school holidays off
- 50% childcare discount
- Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
- ECMS' Recognition of Outstanding Practice Awards to recognise staff and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding practice
- Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates with our Employee Benefits Program
- Funded First Aid (0012)

**_ ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices, policies can be located _**_here_**_._**
- Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged._