AddressKINDERGARTEN TEACHER (ECT):
About the service:
Starfish Early Learning Centre is a well-established organisation of 15 years, with several services across Melbourne. We educate and care for children from 6 weeks through to Kindergarten within our communities. Our service employs people who are committed to Early Childhood Education, have a genuine love for children and who are continually reflecting, learning, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
Statement of our Commitment to Child Safety.
At Starfish ELC, we have a zero tolerance for Child abuse, and believe all children have the right to feel safe, secure and happy.
We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and will not tolerate discriminatory practices or behaviour. We actively work to listen to and empower children.
We have policies and systems in place to protect children from abuse and are committed to regularly training and educating our educators, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
We take all allegations of abuse very seriously and respond to them consistently, in line with our policies and procedures.
We are committed to promoting cultural safety of Aboriginal children, cultural safety of children of Cultural and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
We are committed to critically reflecting on our practices, and collaborating with others to see different perspectives.
“In its planning, decision-making and operations Starfish ELC will
1. Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
2. Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
3. Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
4. Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
5. Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
6. Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
7. Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
8. Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
9. Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk; and
10. Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.”
About the position:
Starfish Springvale has been open since May 2015 and is located right near the hustle and bustle of the shopping precinct.
Starfish Springvale is a well established and diverse service, with close connection to their families and the community.
We are seeking a full time (Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30) Early Childhood Teacher to join our Starfish ELC community, working and researching alongside our 3yo Kindergarten children.
We are committed to our learning community and believe children have the right to be seen as citizens within our local and the wider community. Our core values are: Collaboration, Leadership, Learning, Belonging and Joy.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic team that aims for innovation in our educational program. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated, vibrant team and work in a stimulating, friendly, welcoming and rewarding environment.
Starfish is committed to continuous learning and improvement, with access to professional development, mentoring program, bi-monthly workshops and in-house qualification updates such as First Aid and Mandatory Reporting.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold an Early Childhood Teaching degree or equivalent, as per regulations and have a current VIT registration. (Please note, only candidates who have completed their qualifications and have their VIT, or will have their VIT this year will be considered)
- Ideally be an experienced Early Childhood Teacher with demonstrated Exceeding Quality practice.
- Possibly be a recent graduate with some hands on experience, keen to get into a supportive service where you can blossom.
- Be looking for a long term professional opportunity within a supportive but challenging environment.
- Be able demonstrate your skills/experience/intellectual curiosity through your documentation.
- Be excited by the children's learning, their peer's learning and their own learning.
- Be willing to give and receive feedback from peers, leaders, families and children, and critically reflect on their own practice, while assisting those around them to reflect on their practice.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Be willing to challenge themselves and work outside their comfort zone to grow and learn.
- Be able to work 9-5:30, from Monday to Friday, attend out of hours meetings and workshops and be keen to participate in professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrate sound working knowledge and understanding of the VEYLDF and NQF.
- Have a current First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma certificate
- Demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and cultural competence.
- Demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Experienced and new Graduates are encouraged to apply for the position.
Our team at Starfish are rewarded with above award wages, sufficient resources and planning time, and opportunities for professional learning and growth. We also offer 80% discount off childcare gap fees for all our staff. We have several fully registered VIT ECTs within Starfish who can mentor provisionally registered teachers who are looking to become full VIT.
Please email applications to *******@starfishelc.com.au.
