Early Childhood Educator

About Renown

Renown Kindergarten in South Yarra has been providing kindergarten children with their first educational experience since 1920. We have a rich history and tradition, and are committed to offering an Early Childhood service of the highest quality.

Renown offers three different kindergarten programs, including our Three and Four year old programs and our Bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. The Bilingual program is a specialised French/English kinder program based on the French National Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework.

About the role 

We currently have an educator position available to join our professional and supportive team on a permanent-part time basis. 

This role will consist of 15hours per week and will commence ASAP. There is potential for more hours in the future.

Core duties include:

• support teachers by contributing to a range of planning and documentation practices within the program
• supervise spontaneous and/or planned experiences when working with small groups of children or families in our indoor and outdoor learning environments
• assist in the development of reflective practice when creating routines and engaging learning spaces in collaboration with the teacher for the children and families, and
• actively contribute to establishing a collaborative culture both in the classroom and workplace where teamwork and respect for each other is paramount.

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 

We are seeking a dynamic, flexible and committed Educator, looking to contribute new ideas and energy to support our 3 & 4 Year Old lead teachers, and our Kinder as a whole.

Skills and experience:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Knowledge of the VEYLDF and EYLF
• Current WWCC
• First aid
• Anaphylaxis and asthma management training

What we offer:

This is an exceptional career opportunity for Early Childhood professionals to join our well-respected community kindergarten. Renown offers a vibrant and professional environment that has a clear vision for supporting our highly qualified and collaborative staff. We offer a caring and respectful workplace, along with professional development opportunities tailored to the individual and the team. Renown is easily accessible by public transport and enjoys strong links with the community in which it resides.

Perks of working at Renown:

• Renown holds an exceeding rating in all 7 areas of the National Quality Framework. 
• We have a strong commitment to professional development and encourage each staff member to be a champion in their preferred field. Some of these areas include - Reconciliation and Indigenous Perspectives, Anti bias education and Health and Wellbeing.    
• You will be supported by experienced and trained staff members that value working as part of an excellent team.
• You will be paid under the VECTEA and will further benefit from an additional 11.5% extra planning time. 
• Renown operates to school terms meaning you will receive paid school holidays.
• We value regular social events to ensure connection with your team.
• Renown pays for the renewal of CPR and First Aid training, in addition to professional development courses. 
• We are lucky to benefit from a generous yearly budget which enables us to restock supplies and update resources. 

Renown is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Renown is committed to the safety and well-being of children. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and are committed to actively contributing to a child safe environment where children are protected from abuse. 

How to apply:

Please apply via SEEK, including your Resume and Cover Letter.