Kinder 4yo Co-educator or Ect

Kinder 4YO Co-Educator or ECT (Level 1 or 2) (Thu&Fri)

Posted by West Hawthorn Preschool Inc on 11 Feb 2025

**Organisation**

West Hawthorn Preschool Inc

**Closing date**

28.02.2025

**Primary role**

Diploma Qualified Educator

**Position type**

Fixed-Term-Contract

**Location**

Hawthorn

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

West Hawthorn Pre-school is a non profit community based, sessional kindergarten. We provide two programs for three year old and two programs for four year old children. Established in 1947, West Hawthorn Pre-school has been providing enriching learning experiences for over 70 years. We are a friendly, caring and respected, not-for-profit, pre-school and can be found nestled amongst the peaceful and leafy surrounds of Smart Street Reserve. Our programs are based firmly on the philosophy that children’s work is play. We strive to ignite joy, curiosity, persistence and resilience in our children and to foster each child’s self esteem relaxed and stimulating environment. West Hawthorn Pre-school is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and we have policies in place to ensure the wellbeing of our children. We have zero tolerance to child abuse. We embrace diversity, celebrate uniqueness, and respect children and families from all backgrounds. West Hawthorn Pre-school is proud of its excellent reputation and was assessed in 2022 as ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standards’ across all 7 Quality Areas.

**Work Days of the Role**

Thursday, Friday

**Hours of Work of the Role**

8.30am-4pm

**Description**
- West Hawthorn Pre-school is seeking a Co-Educator or ECT (Level 1 or 2) to work with and support the Teacher in our 4 year old Red Kangaroos group. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with fellow teachers and educators, children and families, the Committee of Management and other stakeholders. They will be highly organised and have a solid knowledge of early childhood education with demonstrated ability to work with the team to maintain a kindergarten program that will ensure we continue to exceed the national standards. **About you** The successful applicant will share and look to extend our kindergarten’s philosophy and will meet the following requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in the education industry, with particular consideration given to a previous role in a community-based kindergarten
- Previous experience educating within kindergartens with a current knowledge of early childhood education theory and practice
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a Teacher to deliver high quality kindergarten programs
- Thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and the National Regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that will enable effective interactions with the kindergarten’s various stakeholders

Hours of the role 8.30am - 4pm with non contact calculated and scheduled based on the VECTEA.

**Qualifications**

**Requirements & Qualifications** The following is essential for this position:

- Educator: Qualifications in Early Childhood Education; Certificate III or Diploma trained
- ECT: ACECQA certified Early Childhood Teaching degree
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Approved First Aid qualifications covering first aid, CPR and emergency management of asthma and anaphylaxis
- Police Check
- A high level of initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- 2 Professional Referees

**Requirements**:
VIT Registration

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)