Teacher - Kindergarten

**Role Title**: Teacher - Kindergarten
**Work Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Hours**: Thursday, Friday and alt Wednesdays 7:30am - 3:00pm
**Reports To**: Nominated Supervisor / Management Committee (Approved Provider)
**Location**: Staverton Kindergarten
**About Staverton Kindergarten**:
Staverton Community Kindergarten is a community-based not for-profit organization that operates a child center - based early childhood education and care (ECEC) service.
**Staverton Community Kindergarten is committed to provide**:
High quality early childhood education and care services for families with young children
Advocacy for young children and their families
Purpose of Role
The Teacher at Staverton Community Kindergarten is a respected position within the kindergarten service, with overarching responsibility for the delivery, and planning of an educational program to the children attending the Kindergarten. The Kindergarten currently operates as a 22 place classrooms, catering for children from 3 ½ years to school age. We are a two unit kindergarten.
In collaboration with the Educational Leader the delivery of a high quality, inclusive early childhood educational program based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)
Strong trusting relationships between children, families and staff
A strong and cohesive professional team
Meaningful parent participation in all aspects of service provision
Flexible relevant and responsive service provision
To promote the kindergarten service within the local and broader community.
The Teacher is responsible for ensuring that all services and activities provided are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of Staverton community kindergarten, and comply with relevant legislation, quality standards, contemporary research and practice wisdom. Staverton Community Kindergarten aspires to reflective practice in all aspects of work, continuous quality improvement and the highest possible standards of service provision.
Role Duties
Curriculum
Lead the provision of high quality early childhood education program promoting the Staverton kindergarten service philosophy.
Promote and respect the individuality of the child and be responsive in the provision of the program to reflect this.
Implement a detailed educational program reflective of a child centered curriculum.
In collaboration with all stakeholders develop an inclusive care and education program supported by sound pedagogical theories and practice.
Evaluate the program and its effectiveness through collaboration with children, families and staff.
Ensure that documentation on children and their learning is maintained, is diverse in observational techniques and holistic in approach.
Support and supervise staff in their work at the service, promoting informed and reflective professional practice. The teacher will work in collaboration with the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader in supporting the ongoing development of all staff.
Implement a range of proactive strategies to promote two-way information sharing between home and the centre, including feedback on service provision.
Support integrated service delivery through the development of professional networks with contacts outside Staverton Community Kindergarten, including child health and other specialist services, schools, parenting and family support services.
Working with Children and Families
Provide an environment that welcomes children and families and creates a sense of community within the program.
Demonstrate an understanding and empathetic attitude when working with families and children
Communicate with children in a meaningful and authentic manner that supports and encourages children’s participation within the program and develop rich relationships with each individual.
Promote and facilitate meaningful parent participation in all aspects of service provision, and support staff in this important aspect of their work.
Promote the management of children’s behavior in accordance with The Gowrie (QLD) Behavior Guidance policy adopted by Staverton Community Kindergarten.
Human Resource Management and Support
Attend and actively participate in parent meetings, service events
Actively engage with families in sharing information relative to the child
Supportive of the diversity of families and their culture in engaging them in the program and caring for their children.
Promote and maintain effective teamwork communications with staff, volunteers and students.
Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships and work in collaboration with others to prevent and/or resolve difficulties.
Communicate and regularly review kindergarten service policies, procedures and practices with staff to promote consistent high quality service provision.
Support and encourage the Educator to actively participate in the care and education of the children in the program, inclusive of record keeping and documentatio