AddressMount Scopus is widely recognised as one of the world's leading Jewish day schools. The College has been a cornerstone of the Melbourne Jewish community for 75 years. Mount Scopus College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The College complies fully with Child Safe Standards and offers a safe and secure environment for all students and employees.
All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Early ChildhoodHebrew and Jewish Studies Educator (mechanech/et) to join our team at our East St Kilda Campus. This is a full-time replacement position commencing on 29 July 2024 to 20 December 2024. You will be required to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 am - 3:45 pm, Wednesday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm and Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm during term time only to commence from 29 July 2024. The successful applicant will be fluent in Hebrew and knowledgeable in Jewish Studies. They will be familiar with the Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Quality Framework and have attributes consistent with our values.
As an employer we are committed to providing an exceptional education and outside school hours care within a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment. We believe in high-quality practices and innovation and have consistently exceeded the National Quality standards.
Whether you are a newly qualified Early Childhood Teacher or have a Diploma or Cert III, this is an excellent opportunity to kick-start or advance your career. We are an independent school that runs the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and are also influenced by the work in Reggio Emilia. We are a true learning environment for our students and staff and we take pride in our community, professional growth and development and mentoring opportunities.
Joining our team at Mount Scopus Memorial College comes with several advantages, including:
Work during term time only and get paid during school holidays.
Paid Jewish holidays throughout the year.
Convenient access to public transport and shops.
Mentoring for new graduates (ECT or Diploma/Cert III)
1 hour of paid professional development every week
Access to other relevant professional learning of your choice.
Remuneration above the award rate.
Study assistance for approved courses of study, including paid exam leave and qualification conferral leave.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, you will be coached in an international curriculum framework that will allow you to work in other IB schools around the world.
Work a 35 hour working week and receive generous personal leave entitlements
The opportunity to work with highly qualified experienced staff, exposing you to years of experience whilst providing the opportunity for you to further learn and develop your Early Childhood pedagogy
Access to a kinder psychologist to enhance strategies to support children with additional needs.
3 staff conference days per year
Free first aid and fire extinguisher training.
Generous student free time for setting up and packing up of classrooms at year commencement and year close.
Access to the Mount Scopus Memorial College Staff rewards program
Grants of up to $500 in any one year to undertake an approved course of study
Required Documentation:
Current Working with Children Check.
Proof of relevant course enrollment or qualifications.
Be willing to undertake a police check
Proof of eligibility to work in Australia.
To view the Position Description, please click here. Should you require further information, please contact Shana Upiter, Director of Early Learning Centres on email: *******@scopus.vic.edu.au. To apply for the position, please click on the “Apply Now” button and complete the Application Form and upload your current Curriculum Vitae along with a cover letter addressed to our People and Culture Administrator, Maria Di Paolo.
Applications will close Friday, 7 June 2024
