Kindergarten Teacher

**About Us**

**The Hive Early Learning Centre Geelong** is located in Newcomb, a vibrant suburb near the heart of Geelong, with easy access to public transport.

Located in a heritage-listed building with a deep community legacy, the centre offers state-of-the-art facilities that prioritize safety and comfort, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for every child.The centre’s design thoughtfully incorporates nature into the curriculum, giving children abundant opportunities to engage with and explore the natural world. At The Hive ELC Geelong, we offer high-quality CARE for children from 6 weeks old to school age, including a dedicated 3&4-year-old kindergarten program.

**The Company,**

**The Hive Early Learning Centre Geelong** is part of the i9 Education family. i9 Education was founded with a vision to create childcare facilities that extend and enhance the nurturing environment of a child’s home. Our childcare philosophy is carefully designed and built from the ground up to provide exceptional care. Our dedicated and highly experienced educators work diligently to provide the highest standard of early childhood education, preparing children for school and helping them grow into positive, productive members of their community.

**Position Objectives**:
At The Hive Early Learning Centre, we are dedicated to supporting children, families, and educators through our programs and active community involvement.
- Coordinate the learning activities of the allocated group of children.
- Ensure the care and development of each child in the group and monitor the achievement of education objectives.
- To facilitate transition to school programs
- To organise and conduct parent information nights twice a year
- To complete transition reports within required timeframes
- To provide a quality early childhood program which meets the needs of the children attending Centre Based Childcare and in line with the requirements of the of the National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012.
- To work co-operatively with child care staff, families and allied professionals to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children attending the service.
- To plan, implement and evaluate an educational program that supports a holistic approach to the care and development of children aged from birth to six years of age.
- To attend and participate in monthly team meetings
- To support the 3- and 4-year-old Kinder Program as required

**Requirements for role**:

- Must hold an approved ECEC qualification (Bachelor of Early Education, Graduate Diploma or Master of Education)
- 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
- Exceptional communication
- Solution-focused positive can-do attitude
- Available 5 days a week

**What We Offer**:

- Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages
- Networking opportunities across our branches include quarterly meetings with our company’s ECTs to review and reflect on educational practices.
- Intensive induction process with weekly support meetings
- A supportive and nurturing work environment with a strong company culture based on our C.A.R.E values.
- Career and succession pathways with opportunities for growth within our expanding network.
- i9 Lifestyle access, providing discounts and cashback at 400+ Australian retailers.
- Recognition and rewards Program offering discounts on many outlets including supermarkets, restaurants and more.
- Generous childcare discounts
- Loyalty program.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities available free of cost.
- Retention program offers free first aid & CPR
- Participation in company events such as annual functions, sports days, and competitions.
- Strong support from our experienced Operations and Management team.
- Complimentary uniforms.

Pay: $36.30 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person