Kindergarten Teacher

Qualifications and Requirements for position
- **_Approved AECEQA qualification as required under the Regulations and that _**meets the requirements for Funded Kindergarten Programs in Victoria. Where a qualification is still being completed they must be actively working towards this qualification as per the definition in Regulation 10 of the Education and Care Services Regulation.

**10 Meaning of actively working towards a qualification**

For the purposes of these Regulations, an educator is **actively working towards **a qualification if the educator—

(a) is enrolled in the course for the qualification; and

(b) provides the approved provider with documentary evidence from the provider of the course that—

(i) the educator has commenced the course; and

(ii) is making satisfactory progress towards completion of the course; and

(iii) is meeting the requirements for maintaining the enrolment; and

(iv) in the case of an approved diploma level education and care qualification, the educator—
- holds an approved certificate III level education and care qualification; or
- has completed the units of study in an approved certificate III level education and care qualification determined by the National Authority; or
- has completed the percentage of total units of study required for completion of an approved early childhood teaching qualification determined by the National Authority
- Current First Aid Certificate (approved by ACECQA)
- Current CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)
- Current Working with Children Check or teacher registration (exemption) as required under legislation
- Commitment to maintainingcurrent knowledge and attend additional training as necessary

Primary Role
The Early Childhood Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher will provide comprehensive and effective educational and care services in accordance with the cultural, educational and developmental needs of our children. This role will include addressing the needs, concerns and sustainability of families and the wider community.
- The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of an innovative curriculum and the delivery of an approved kindergarten program. It must also meet the requirements under the _Education and Care Services National Law 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 _and the National Quality Standards.
- Develop an early childhood education (ECE) program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). All observations, programs and information developed at the service, for the service and in relation to the service (including during personal time) remains the property of the service at all times.
- Implement and maintain an innovative ECE program:

- based on planning, reflective practices and intentional teaching
- in conjunction with local businesses, schools and other organisations to broaden the children's connectedness to their community
- include appropriate indoor and outdoor experiences, physical activity, music and movement.
- Evaluate the ECE program according to the objectives and outcomes of program and teaching strategies
- Involve educators and other staff in planning, documenting and evaluation of programs to promote staff development
- Compliance at all times with the National Quality Framework, all relevant legislation both state and federal and the National Quality Standards. Regulations include, but are not limited to:

- Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
- Fire and Evacuation Legislation
- Family Assistance Law and delivery of Child Care Subsidy

**Main responsibilities include**:

- Welcome each child and their family to the service each day and ensure communication is meaningful.
- Be professional, kind and respectful in all that you do and say.
- Communicate positively and respectfully with children, families, management and other educators.
- Establishing relationships and developing positive interactions with children, families and educators
- Commitment to on-going learning and development as a professional under the Code of Ethics
- Giving each child individual attention and comfort as required
- Basic duties including food preparation, cleaning and gardening.
- Do your part to ensure that all educators, children and families have a sense of belonging at the service and that their experiences are positive.
- Ensure that all information provided to you via parent and staff conversations and phone calls are passed on to the appropriate persons in a confidential and respectful manner.

PROGRAM AND PRACTICE
**Role Specific**
- Responsible for the developmental programs and communication of these with families.
- Critically reflect on practises and set goals for quality improvement.
- Demonstrate the