After Kindy Hours Care Educator

After Kindy Hours Care (AKHC) Educator

Staverton Kindergarten, 43 Twickenham St Chelmer

A position has become available to join the Staverton Kindergarten team in Term 2 2024, commencing 15th April 2024.   Hours of employment would be Monday - Friday 2:00-5:45 pm during term time. This could be a shared role if you would like only a few afternoons a week - please get in touch.

About Staverton Kindergarten

Staverton Kindergarten is a not-for-profit community kindergarten, with a caring and dedicated team of educators who strive for excellence in early childhood education through safe, guided and supported play. The centre has 2 units with 4 groups of children attending for a 5 day fortnight. After Kindy Hours Care AKHC is available until 5:30pm.

The position

The Educator of the After Kindy Hours Care (AKHC) program is to work with and support the Coordinator in the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program in accordance with current Kindy policies and standards and specific directions of the Management Committee of Staverton Kindergarten. 

Duties

Assist the Coordinator to implement an educational program in accordance with the national curriculum EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.

Assist the Coordinator to observe, plan for and document learning with the children in the class.

Provide support and work collaboratively with other staff in the centre to maintain an efficient and well organised learning environment

Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and management committee members.

Actively participate in the functioning of the centre, participating in events and professional development opportunities, becoming involved in the overall “wellbeing” of the centre community.

Candidates must hold:

• Hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in a field directly relevant to the operation of an After Kindy Hours Care Service (e.g. Certificate III of Early Childhood Education & Care).
• Have some experience in early childhood settings.
• Current Certificate in Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting – HLTAID004 or must be willing to obtain prior to commencement of position.
• Current Blue Card (Paid Employee). 

Completed child protection training would be advantageous.

If you are working towards the completion of a diploma or degree - this would be suitable also, please get in touch.

Application

If you wish to apply for this position, please address your enquiries and/or application and resume to Carrie Grassick at ***************@staverton.com.au. Applications must include at least 2 current phone referees. Interviews will be held as soon as possible.