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Form of workPosted by Sunnyside Kindergarten Association Inc on 14 Mar 2024
Organisation Sunnyside Kindergarten Association Inc
For Provider Sunnyside Kindergarten Association Inc
Closing date 28.03.2024
Primary role Early Childhood Teacher
Position type Part-time
Location Malvern East
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Sunnyside Kindergarten is a stand-alone community-committee-managed sessional Kindergarten. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy where children are viewed as competent, capable, and co-constructors. We are a highly sought-after kindergarten in our local area with full enrolments for 2024. Sunnyside is situated on an acre property, it has extensive resources, wonderful expansive classrooms and an extremely unique outdoor garden. Our strengths are our relationships and engagements with children, families and a high-quality program.
Work Days of the Role Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (contact days). Non-contact days can be selected by successful candidate.
Hours of Work of the Role 29.25 hours (19.5 Contact + 9.75 non-contact)
- attending staff meetings and leadership meetings;
- attending parent information meetings;
- being an active part of the community;
- Contributing to the services Quality Improvement Plan; and
- caring and actively working across other roles.
- Bachelor of Education (Early childhood) or Masters of Teaching in Early years or equivalent recognised by ACECQA
- Early Childhood VIT registration
- National Police Check
- First aid
- Annual update of CPR
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma training
- Obligations Mandatory Reporting Training
- Understanding of Reportable conduct ‘Child safe standards’
- Computer skills
- Understanding of Reggio inspired philosophy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to be a part of a team and contribute to the service’s high-quality operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of theory relating to childhood education and care (VEYLDF, NQF and professional standards) current research/innovative practice
- Knowledge and understanding of leadership theory and the use of range of leadership styles
- The ability to lead a team and support educators to understand and implement policies, procedures and reflect on their practice.
- Knowledge of the Reggio philosophy and documentation styles
- Consider methods to demonstrate how the kindergarten is meeting expected standards
- An inclusive attitude to embedding all cultures into the Program, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety.
- What is your planning and documentation style (examples will be required if interviewed)?
- What are your beliefs and teaching practices around group meetings with children?
- What do you believe to the main objective of a four-year-old kindergarten program?
- Give us an example of difficult conversation that you have had with a parent or a work colleague. Please detail the circumstance/issue, your approach, the outcome, and the time frame.
- How do you manage your time effectively?
Requirements VIT Registration
Additional Requirements Applications must include the following to be considered: Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and address the 5 questions above
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact
Contact Name
Verity Martin
Application Procedure
Please email CVs and Responses to the 5 Selection Criteria to the Vice President by 5pm on Thursday 28th March 2024.
