Early Childhood Teacher - 4Yr Old Kinder Room

Amazing opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 4 year old funded kindergarten program in Pakenham.

At Cire we put our people at the centre. That's why we offer:

• Salary packaging (novated leasing, living expenses, entertainment, and benefits etc.) so you can reduce your taxable income and keep more of your hard-earned money
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Discounted courses via our RTO
• Professional development opportunities, ongoing support and mentoring to grow in your career
• Being a not-for-profit you'll feel great knowing your work directly benefits some of the most vulnerable people in our community

So, if you're looking for an organisation that values its people, come join us at Cire (cire.org.au).

Cire's dedicated Early Learning team are professional and friendly with a strong desire to create positive experiences for the children in their care. Led by our experienced Director, the team focus on creating opportunities for development, inclusion, and engagement. Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education, you will be joining a team committed to service excellence and you will receive all the necessary resources and support to ensure your success.

Our Early Childhood Teachers:

• develop and deliver engaging educational programs using a flexible and integrated approach that is both inclusive and supportive.
• create programs that are innovative, culturally appropriate and value individual learning needs.
• form long-lasting relationships and work collaboratively with families in relation to the care, wellbeing, and development of their children.

We are proud of our lovely setting and wonderful facilities, creating a great place to support and extend each child's development and learning. Our passionate and dedicated educators, in partnership with our children and parents, make our kindergarten a very special place to be.

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

• A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Teaching or equivalent, as approved by ACECQA
• Current VIT registration
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management
• You are an effective communicator with the ability to lead a team in the delivery of effective educational programs
• You pride yourself on engaging effectively with the children in your care and their families and have a passion for educating and creating positive experiences for children
• You understand your obligations under the Child Safe Standards and are comfortable working within the National Quality and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks, with a commitment to child safety
• Currently hold, or be willing to undertake, certifications including a Working with Children Check, Australian Right to Work Check, and National Police Check

To enjoy Cire's environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality, and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality, and Integrity. You will enjoy being an integral part of a professional team.

Our Commitment to Child Safety:

• committed to creating a child safe organisation where all children and young people are safe and feel safe.
• greater focus on safety for those children and young people who are considered more at risk to abuse and neglect.
• actively supports and facilitates participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), those who are unable to live at home, children with a disability and/or children from sexuality and gender diverse groups (LGBTQIA+).

If you see yourself fitting in well with us and our vision, please send your application via the Apply button or for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Cire Recruitment Team on 1300 835 235.