Diploma Educator Sessional Kinder- Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:00-5:15

Diploma Educator Sessional Kinder- Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:00-5:15

Posted by JOHN MACKENZIE KINDERGARTEN INC on 09 Nov 2020

Organisation

JOHN MACKENZIE KINDERGARTEN INC

Closing date

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Part-time

Location

Toorak

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

John Mackenzie Kindergarten (JMK) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic educator to join our much loved kinder community which has over 50 years of history. Supported by our experienced Director and lead teachers this position will play a role in setting and implementing a rich learning environment for the 4 yo children. Through play based learning we encourage our children to explore, investigate, imagine and invent in a child led/teacher supported program. Set within the beautiful grounds of the Toorak Uniting Church, JMK's north facing mid-century architecturally designed building comprises two large light filled classrooms and an expansive and recently renovated outdoor play area. Our emphasis on community engagement sees our families and local community play an important role in our learning and social activities during the year.

Work Days of the Role

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Hours of Work of the Role

8:00-5:15

Description

The right candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Current experience

working in a similar educator role in a sessional kindergarten environment with over 10 years of experience in the industry

• Place the development of our children at the core of everything you do

• Ability to use your initiative and think quick on your feet - Able to contribute to observations, planning, portfoloios and reflections

• Strong understanding of play based learning

• Co-operative, fair and reliable team member

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to build strong relationship with both colleagues and families

• Maintain a high level of understanding of the Victorian Early Years Framework and National Quality Standards

• Our commitment to the safety of children is based on our duty of care and responsibilities to children, always acting in their best interests. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs.

• Supervision and maintaining a child-safe environment at all times is your highest of priorities

What JMK will provide for you:

• ABOVE VECTEA WAGES - ABOVE RATIO

• An exciting and rare opportunity to join an experienced team of teachers and co-educators who are committed to delivering an exceptional early childhood experience

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment

• A committed group of supportive families

• A well-resourced program

• A safe and supportive environment where staff conditions and valued and supported

We warmly invite potential candidates to apply for this role by the closing date including a relevant CV and References. Additional evidence of any programs and documentation prepared by you will be required if an interview is requested

Disclaimer - Interviews will commence during the advertised period and the position may be offered to a suitable candidate before the closing date. Benefits: Signatory to the VECTEA 2020 (and upcoming VECTEA 2024)Supportive parent committee, full-time director, over ratio in staff members, music program and opportunities for professional development.

We are a CHILD SAFE organisation, we have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to actively contributing to a child safe Kindergarten where children are protected from abuse. Our Child Safe Statement of Commitment applies to all employees, volunteers, work experience students, contractors, contract employees and Committee Members.

Best of luck

Qualifications

An ACECQA approved Diploma level education and care qualification

• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training

• Working With Children Check

• IT skills

Understanding the new child safety

Requirements

WWCC

Additional Requirements

Child Protection Tranining

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)